五枢

Wushu

Wushu(GB27，五枢) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyang Gall Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

Anterior to the anterior superior iliac spine and 3 cun below the level with the umbilicus.

Indication

• ①Irregular menstruation, prolapse of the uterus,leucorrhea;
• ②hernia;
• ③lumbago,abdominal pain.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.