⁠ Jing (river) point of the Triple Burner, corresponding to the Fire element.

Location of Zhigou

Zhigou is located 1 cun above Waiguan or 3 cun above Yangchi.

Zhigou - TB 6 acupuncture point - Triple Burner meridian

 

Therapeutic functions of Zhigou

Zhigou purges Fire as a Jing point.

  • It is a major point used for constipation of the Heat type in adults and children, severe conjunctivitis, purulent otitis.

It is combined with Yanglingquan for constipation due to Dryness.

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