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.)

Zuogu

English: Ischeum
Also Known As:

Location

  • 1 cun below the midpoint between the greater trochanter and the coccyx.

Needling

  • Straight insertion, 2-3 cun.
    Sensation: Local distention and soreness, sometimes an electric-numb sensation reaching the lower leg

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

  • Sciatica
  • Paralysis of the lower limb

Combinations

UB-37
Yinmen
GB-34
Yanglingquan

 

 

Sciatica

 

 

Contraindications

Notes

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