ST 31 - Acupuncture Point - Biguan

ST 31 Names

• English Name: Thigh Joint
• Pinyin Name: Biguan
• Chinese Character: 髀關

Location

• On 2 lines connecting the ASIS and the superiolateral corner of the patella and level with the lower border of symphysis pubis in a depression with thigh flexed lateral to the sartorius muscle.
• For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

ST 31 Clinical Uses

• ST 31, ST 32 & ST 33 are all useful for Bi-Syndromes a/or Wei Syndromes (flaccidity or weakness) of the lower legs.
• Pain in the thigh, muscular atrophy/weakness, knee pain, low back pain.

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ST 31 Point Associations

None listed.

ST 31 TCM Patterns

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• Spleen Qi Deficiency

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

ST 31 Conditions Treated

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Arthritis (Bi Syndromes)
• Muscle Weakness
• Leg Pain
• Knee Pain
• Back Pain
• Muscular Dystrophy

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".