Fuxi

Fuxi is also named 浮郄, BL38
Fuxi
Fuxi

Fuxi(BL38,浮郄) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

At the lateral end of the popliteal transverse crease, 1 cun above Weiyang(BL39), on the medial side of the tendon of biceps femoris.

Indication

  • ①Pain and numbness in the femoral and popliteal regions;
  • ②constipation.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.