ST 31 Acupuncture Point

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

ST 31 Clinical Usages

• 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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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".

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".

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