Sundance Acupuncture

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UB-36 Chengfu - Receive and Support

More Spirit Names: Receiving Support, Bearing Support, Support

English:	Hold and Support
Also Known As:	Receive Support

Location

Just below the buttock, on the line directly superior to UB-40 Weizhong, in the center of the transverse gluteal crease, in a depression between the hamstring muscles.
On the posterior aspect of the thigh, at the midpoint of the transverse crease below the buttock.
On the posterior side of the thigh, at the midpoint of the inferior gluteal crease.
Located at the midpoint of the transverse gluteal fold.

Needling

Perpendicular insertion 1 to 2 cun.
Straight insertion, 2 to 3 cun, causing local distention and soreness or an electric numb sensation extending down the leg.
Puncture perpendicularly 1 to 1.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

Command Functions

Actions

Activates the channel
Relaxes the sinews
Alleviates pain
Regulates the Lower Jiao
Treats hemorrhoids

Indications

Lumbar pain
Pain of the sacrum and coccyx
Pain of the buttock
Sciatica
Bi and Wei syndromes of the lower limb
Chronic hemorrhoids
Bleeding hemorrhoids
Retention of urine
Constipation
Numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities

Difficult defecation
Difficult urination
Genital pain
Seminal emission
Cold in the uterus
Swelling of the axilla
Low back pain
Paralysis of the lower extremity
Swelling of the coccyx
Anal, coccygeal, gluteal, lower back or genital pain and inflammation

Combinations

SP-7 Longu REN-3 Zhongji LIV-5 Ligou UB-67 Zhiyin	UB-56 Chengjin UB-40 Weizhong SI-5 Yanggu	UB-32 Ciliao UB-54 Zhibian UB-40 Weizhong UB-60 Kunlun
Difficult urination Seminal emission	Hemorrhoids Swelling of the axilla	Sciatica
UB-26 Guanyuanshu N-BW-17 Zuogu UB-40 Weizhong
Pain in the lower back and leg

Contraindications

Notes

This is a much used point for sciatica.

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point	Receive and Support holds, supports and contains. Deep pathways join here, and the name suggests the way this point bears up the trunk and upper body. It suits hard workers who need to rest and to come out of their heads and into their bodies. It gives the muscular reserves of energy to spring forward: to come off the starting block, move out and push through resistance. It backs the ambition to push ahead; when it is lacking the person wilts and droops, like a plant given too little or too much water.
Worsley	Supplies the flow of strength that lets us stand our ground in the world with balance, poise and flexibility. Holding us upright and replenishing us, this steady stream of vital energy lets us stride through life with ease and buoyancy. Location: In the middle of the buttock (gluteal) crease, straight below UB-54, between biceps femoris and semitendinosus. Needle depth: 8 fen Moxa: No moxa
When to Consider	For hard workers in need of rest When someone needs to get out of their head and into their body When a person needs to be held, supported and contained
Notes	Mainly used locally

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