Xuan Zhong: TCM Acupoint Guide

Name

Xuan Zhong (Xuanzhong)

Location

On the anterior border of the fibula, 3 cun above the tip of the lateral malleolus, in the depression between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of the peroneus longus and brevis. Note: locate one handbreadth proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus.

Needling

• Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Separate the peroneal tendons from the fibula to emphasize the groove. Needle posteriorly 0.5 cun and then perpendicularly to avoid hitting the fibula. Needle this point last to avoid a bent needle when the foot is moved. Do not move the leg or foot after needling.
• Straight insertion, 1 to 2 cun, may be joined to SP-6 Sanyinjiao. Sensation: local distention and soreness, possibly extending to the sole of the foot.
• Moxibustion is applicable.

Command Functions

• Influential point of the Marrow
• Junction of the three Lower Yang channels

Actions

• Benefits the sinews and bones
• Benefits the neck
• Activates the channel
• Alleviates pain
• Regulates the Gallbladder
• Cools the Gallbladder
• Extinguishes Liver Wind
• Dispels Wind
• Dispels Wind and Dampness
• Clears Heat
• Strengthens the bones
• Benefits Jing
• Nourishes Marrow
• Transforms Damp-Heat
• Descends Rebellious qi
• Benefits the ears

Indications

• Apoplexy
• Hemiplegia
• Neck pain
• Abdominal distention
• Abdomen distended as far as the Heart
• Sensation of fullness in the Stomach
• Wind Bi
• Muscular tetany
• Severe arthritis
• Migraine
• Abdominal pain
• Hypochondriac pain
• Sciatica
• Leg qi
• Foot qi
• Chest fullness and pain with cough
• Tinnitus
• Pain and soreness of the lower leg and lateral side of the ankle
• Knee and calf pain
• Affliction of the throat
• Epistaxis
• Dry nostrils
• Flank pain
• Paralysis of the limbs
• Lower limb neuralgia
• Acute rhinitis
• Tonsillitis
• Knee pain radiating to the Kidneys
• Contracture of the leg and knee with numbness
• Scrofula
• Spinal cord diseases
• Head on fire sensation
• Epilepsy
• Anxiety
• All types of tuberculosis
• Constipation with anuria
• Edema
• Icy feet
• Hip pain
• Ankle sprain
• Flaccidity of the foot
• Swelling of the axilla
• Fullness of the abdomen in children with inability to eat or drink
• Indignation and anger
• Muscular atrophy of the lower limbs
• Spastic pain of the legs
• Beriberi
• Lower extremity atrophy syndrome
• Bone disorders
• Lack of appetite
• Neck stiffness
• Dysuria
• Painful defecation
• Hemorrhoids
• Bleeding hemorrhoids
• Throat Bi
• Gradual hearing loss
• Deafness
• Weakness in lateral deviation of the foot
• Heat sensation in the Stomach
• Lymphoedema
• Dyspnea
• Tightness of the elbow
• Copious rhinorrhea
• Nervousness
• Post-stroke paraplegia
• Torticollis
• Pain and contracture of the foot and shin
• Malaise and fullness of the chest with madness
• Sore throat
• Contracture in the knee, cannot stand up from sitting
• Wandering Bi
• Damp Bi with swelling, sometimes in one joint, sometimes in another
• Windstroke
• Cerebral abscess or tumor
• Madness
• Always in a bad mood
• Diarrhea
• Cramps in the genitals
• Edema and pain in the joints
• Wind-taxation with heaviness of the body
• Wind-Cold taxation
• Deficiency taxation
• Dizziness
• Pain and soreness of the lateral costal region
• No pleasure in eating
• Wind-Cold leading to Heat with persistent fever
• Mania
• The five types of painful urinary dysfunction

Combinations

Notes

The most important function of this point is that it nourishes Kidney Jing and marrow. An important point to remove obstruction from the Shao Yang channels in the lateral side of the neck. Regular use in the elderly prevents Windstroke. Summons qi to the feet and lower limbs for conditions such as paralysis. Said to work only occasionally; make sure the connecting channels are of the same pulse quality and quantity. Has an ability to affect hearing and is related to erythropoesis and leukopoiesis.