Introduction To Acupoints

Mound of Ruins

Acupoint Name:Mound of Ruins Acupoint

Acupoint Code:GB-40

PinYin:qiuxu

Associated Meridian:The Gallbladder channel of Foot, Lesser Yang

Main Diseases for Treatment

Neck pain, migraine, eye diseases, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, chest and rib distension, intercostal neuralgia, hemiplegia from stroke, lower limb atrophy and numbness, malaria, beriberi, heel pain, sciatica, etc.

Acupoint Location

On the anterior-inferior side of the external malleolus of the foot, in the depression on the lateral side of the extensor hallucis longus tendon. (This acupoint is bilateral, one on each side.)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Sit or lie supine. Locate the intersection of the vertical line from the anterior edge of the external malleolus and the horizontal line from the lower edge. Press and find the depression, which is the acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

GB-40:Mound of Ruins(qiuxu)
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