足五里

Zuwuli(LR10,足五里) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Jueyin Liver Meridian of Foot.

Location

3 cun directly below Qichong(ST30), at the root of the thigh, inferior to the pubic tubercle and on the lateral border of adductor longus.

Indication

• ①Pain in the lower abdomen;
• ②dysuria;
• ③prolapse of the uterus;
• ④pain and swelling of the testicles;
• ⑤scrofula.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.