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Classical / meridian acupuncture / Classical TCM / 14 meridians / classical points · Bladder channel
BL40委中Weizhong

Middle of the Crook

وِی‌ژونگWei Zhong · UB40
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Location

On the posterior aspect of the knee, at the midpoint of the popliteal crease.

World Health Organization (2008) WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pa… — Page p. 74 S1

Functions

Benefits the lumbar region and knees, clears heat, cools the blood, activates the channel.

Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3D — traditional/empirical

Indications

Acute and chronic low back pain, knee pain, skin diseases, heatstroke.

Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3D — traditional/empirical→ Low back pain

Contraindications & precautions

Caution Avoid the popliteal artery and vein.

Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3

Technique

Perpendicular 0.5–1 cun or bloodletting of superficial veins.

Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3

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