百蟲窩 : Baichongwo : Hundred Insect Burrows

Location:

3 cun proximal to the medial superior border of the patella, in a tender depression on the bulge of the vastus medialis muscle, 1 cun proximal to Xuehai Sp-10.

Needling:

Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 - 1.5 cun

TCM Actions:

Clears Heat from the Blood
Eliminates Wind and drains Dampness

TCM Indications:

• Sores of the lower region, wind rash, itching of the skin.

Neuroanatomy:

Superficial Innervation: Medial cutaneous nerve of the thigh (L2, L3)

Dermatome Segment: L3

Martial Applications & Effects of Injury:

See Montaigue, Dim Mak Locations, Taijiworld.com for explanation of effects.

Notes:

It lies very close to Xuehai Sp-10 which is also an important point for treatment of skin diseases.

Reference Notes:

Basic information on location, needle depth, TCM actions, indications and combinations is taken from Deadman et al (2001): A Manual of Acupuncture with additional anatomical information researched by reference to Gray's Anatomy (38th Ed., 1995) unless otherwise referenced. Images were found on acupunctureschoolonline.com and can be traced back to Claudia Focks (2008) Atlas of Acupuncture originally. I cannot claim any credit or rights over them. Other sources should be quoted in the text.

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