Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Maibu

English: Stride
Also Known As:

Location

  • At the lateral margin of the rectus femoris muscle and the vastus lateralis muscle, directly on the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh; in its deep position supplied bu branches of the lateral circumflex femoral artery and vein and a branch of the femoral nerve.

Needling

  • Straight insertion, 1 to 3 cun., causing distention and soreness possibly extending to the knee.

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

  • Sequelae of infantile paralysis
  • Hemiplegia

Combinations

GB-30
Huantiao
N-LE-18
Jianxi
ST-36
Zusanli

Paralysis of the lower limb

Contraindications

Notes

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.