浮郄

Fuxi(BL38,浮郄) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

At the lateral end of the popliteal transverse crease, 1 cun above Weiyang(BL39), on the medial side of the tendon of biceps femoris.

Indication

• ①Pain and numbness in the femoral and popliteal regions;
• ②constipation.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.