Sundance Acupuncture

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UB-64 Jinggu - Capital Bone

More Spirit Names: Central Bone, Starting Point, Citadel of Bone

English:	Capital Bone
Also Known As:	Central Bone Citadel of the Bone

Location

On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone.
Posterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone on the junction of the red and white skin.
On the lateral side of the dorsum of the foot, below the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone at the junction of the red and white skin.

Needling

Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Slanted insertion pointed downward and medially, 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness.
Moxibustion is applicable.

Command Functions

Yuan-Source point

Actions

Clears the head and eyes
Eliminates Wind
Calms the Shen
Relaxes the sinews
Activates the channel
Alleviates pain
Clears Heat
Clears the brain
Clears the head
Strengthens the back
Calms fright
Subdues Rebellious Qi from the head

Indications

Combinations

UB-60 Kunlun UB-58 Feiyang UB-57 Chengshan SP-1 Yinbai	UB-65 Shugu	SI-2 Qiangu
Heat in the head Rhinitis with nosebleed	Redness and erosion of the inner canthus	Superficial visual obstruction
KI-2 Rangu UB-23 Shenshu	UB-56 Chengjin UB-57 Chengshan SP-5 Shangqiu	UB-23 Shenshu UB-52 Zhishi LIV-3 Taichong
Cold of the lower extremities	Contraction of the legs	Pain of the genitals
N-UE-5 Xishang PC-6 Neiguan HT-5 Tongli HT-8 Shaofu
Myocarditis

Contraindications

Notes

This point creates strong tendons.
It is good for the appetite.
It is used as a first aid point for wasp or bee stings on the tongue or throat.

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point	Jing means capital, large, big, source or origin, and Gu means bone. As the Source point, Capital Bone carries the essence of what Water is about. It is an emblem of containment: it nourishes, supplies fluids and holds power, anchoring the Official in itself so one can contain oneself. As a Source point it can make things move or calm things down with the water; it always does the right action. It has a Yin quality, the Jing that gathers and holds on to things. Water nourishes the bone, the center of activity.
Worsley	Gives us an exalted source of core strength, movement and calm. Capital cities, lively places where resources are exchanged, offer the chance to fill our reserves, while bone and marrow give us structure and also hold reservoirs of ancestral memory. Location: On the outer edge of the foot, just beyond (distal to) the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal. Needle depth: 3-5 fen Moxa: 3-7 cones
When to Consider	To support people who need to understand their endurance, ambition and determination For a Bladder Causative Factor (CF) who overextends themselves too much and is overwhelmed and exhausted from it When fear is rising and agitation, suspicion or mental rigidity are growing When a person needs to be steadied, soothed and rooted When there is no wish to eat or drink
Notes	Source point of the Bladder Does whatever is called for, calming or bringing movement First aid point for bee stings

From Class

Celery seed: Oil that resonates with BL-64 Jinggu; apply a drop on the point. (Yuen)
Epilepsy: release stuck vertebrae; 'Du points of the Ren' to anchor yang: Palpate for stuck vertebrae; anchor yang with Ren-24, Ren-15, Ren-12, Ren-7, Ren-4; open Du with SI-3 plus BL-62, BL-63, BL-64. (Gioioso)

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