JingGu (BL 64)

⁠ Yuan point of the Bladder.

Location of JingGu

JingGu is located on the lateral side of the foot, in front of and below the tuberosity of the 5th^⁠ metatarsal.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• Expels Wind (particularly at the opposite end of the meridian: head, eyes);
• Relaxes the tendons and relieves pain (along the pathway; it nourishes the tendons);
• Used for pain with knots that feel like tendons, when the muscles are as hard as tendons;
• Calms the Shen (through its connection with the eyes and the brain; rarely used for this).