GB-39 Xuanzhong (Juegu) - Hanging Cup

More Spirit Names: Suspended Bell, Hanging Bell, Suspended Time, Severed Bone

English:	Suspended Bell
Also Known As:	Hanging Bell Hanging Cup Suspended Cup Suspended Time

Location

3 cun above the tip of the external malleolus on the anterior border of the fibula.
3 cun directly above the lateral malleolus, in the depression between the posterior border of the fibula and the tendons of the peroneus longus and brevis.
Locate one handbreadth proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus.

Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Separate the peroneal tendons from the fibula to emphasize the groove. Needle posteriorly 0.5 cun and the perpendicularly to avoid hitting the fibula. Needle this point last to avoid a bent needle when the foot is moved. Do not move leg or foot after needling.
Straight insertion, 1 to 2 cun, may be joined to SP-6 Sanyinjiao. Sensation of local distention and soreness, possibly extending to the sole of the foot.
Moxibustion is applicable.

GB-43 Xiaxi GB-20 Fengchi	ST-36 Zusanli SP-6 Sanyinjiao	ST-44 Neiting
Migraine headache	Leg Qi	Swollen and distended chest and abdomen
UB-11 Dazhu KI-7 Fuliu UB-62 Shenmai ST-45 Lidui UB-23 Shenshu	GB-20 Fengchi	LI-15 Jianyu KI-3 Taixi LI-11 Quchi ST-36 Zusanli UB-60 Kunlun
Coldness and pain of the bone marrow	Curvature of the lumbar spine	Windstroke with one-sided withering and incessant pain
ST-38 Tiaokou ST-42 Chongyang	UB-60 Kunlun GB-40 Qiuxu	ST-44 Neiting
Flaccidity of the legs with difficulty walking (first needle GB-39, then the others)	Pain of the ankle and heel	Fullness and distention of the Heart and abdomen
LI-8 Xialian	UB-10 Tianzhu SI-3 Houxi
Hot Stomach with no pleasure in eating	Stiff neck

The most important function of this point is that it nourishes Kidney Jing and marrow.
It is an important point to remove obstruction from the Shao Yang channels in lateral side of the neck.
The regular use of this point in the elderly prevents Wind-Stoke.
This point summons Qi to the feet and lower limbs for conditions such as paralysis. It is said to only work occasionally. Make sure that the connection channels are of the same pulse quality/ quantity.
This point has an ability to affect hearing.
This point is related to erythropoesis and leukopoiesis.
Sources differ on the border (Deadman posterior, Maciocia anterior); the posterior location is used for needling and the anterior for moxa.

Spirit of the Point	Good for drawing energy down. Here the three lower Yang meridians, Bladder, Gallbladder and Stomach, come together and meet. It is for flexibility of Wood on every level: a cup should hang and swing freely. It helps a person make a wise decision and then move, checking whether things are going according to plan.
Worsley	Location: On the outer lower leg, 3 ACI above the lateral malleolus prominence; lying face up with the knee half bent, it is found in front of the fibula's edge. Needle depth: 3 fen Moxa: 5-15 cones
When to Consider	When feelings are stuck, with frustration, no growth or vision, much sighing and a heavy chest When energy needs drawing down from the upper body When someone is stubborn, entrenched and fixed, frustrated and feeling unlovable When the person has lost the ability to listen fairly and look at every point of view, asking whether something serves the highest good or only the ego When the person is acting against their own nature
Notes	Reunion point of the three leg Yang meridians Use this point a lot In old China children often wore bells on their feet at the level of this point

SP-6 + GB-39 (symmetrical points) for anemia: SP-6 tonifies yin and is symmetrical with GB-39 (influential point of marrow); needle both at the water level with Jueyin energy to open the marrow. (Hiltbrand)
GB-39 Xuanzhong + Baliao + Huatuojiaji: Guide acquired essence to the brain: GB-39 (influential point of marrow), the baliao (BL-31–34), up the Huatuojiaji to scalp points. (Shea)
GB-44 / GB-30 / GB-34 / GB-39 / BL-11: GB-44 not added without hip treatment; for the hip use GB-30, GB-34 (sinews), GB-39 (bone), BL-11 — then GB-44 might be added. (Yuen)
Li Shizhen's Yang Wei trajectory as five-element genetic modulation: Li Shizhen built Yang Wei from BL-63, GB-35, GB-39, SJ-13, SJ-15, SI-10, LI-14 and GB-21, looping to GB-13 Benshen to change the marrow/brain. (Yuen)