ST31

ST31 is also named 髀关, Biguan, 髀關
Biguan
Biguan

Biguan(ST31,髀关) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.

Location

Upper thigh, at the junction of the lines level with the lateral border of the patella and the transverse gluteal fold. In the depression lateral to the sartorius muscle, at the junction of a vertical line drawn down from the anterior superior iliac spine, and a horizontal line drawn level with the lower border of the pubic symphysis.

Indication

Paralysis of the legs, lumbago,cold invasion of the knee, and other diseases of the lower extremities.

Method

Perpendicular insertion 1-2 cun.