ST 31 - Acupuncture Point - Biguan

ST 31 - Acupuncture Point - Biguan

ST 31 Names

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

ST 31 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.
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Actions & Effects:

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.

ST 31 Related Conditions

ST 31 Point Associations

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Related TCM Patterns:

◦ Spleen Qi Deficiency

The (ST) Stomach Meridian has 45 points:

Nearby Acupuncture Points and Usages

Graphic	Point	Clinical Functions
¤	CV 2 Curved Bone	Generally useful for Deficiency and Cold-Type Genito-urinary issues - retention of urine, dribbling urine, frequent urination. Main point for feminine discharges, "red and white" discharges (leukorrhea) along with other sexual/menstrual issues - dysmenorrhea, irregular cycles. Male sexual issues such as impotence a/or seminal emission as well as any problems with the genitals (dryness, itching, dampness, pain).
	SP 12 Surging Gate	Used for a variety of urinary disorders (retention, painful) due to it's functions of draining dampness, clearing heat and regulating urination. Abdominal pain, hernia, hemorrhoids by regulating qi and invigorating blood.
¤	LV 10 Foot Five Li	Local point.
¤	LV 11 Yin Corner	Local point. The LV 9 - LV 11 area may be reactive in women with fertility problems - moxa at LV 11 may be helpful.
¤	GB 30 Jumping Round	Sciatica, pain, numbness, atrophy of lower back, hip, buttocks a/or lower limbs. Bi (painful obstruction) or Wei (flaccidity, weakness) of the leg. Urticaria, red, itchy skin issues from wind

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