Name

伏兔

• Fu Tu
• Crouching Rabbit
• Lying Hare

Location

On the vertical line between ASIS (anterior superior iliac spine) and the outer border of the patella, 6 CUN above the superior border of the patella. Between the superior border of the pubic symphysis and the superior border of the patella there are approximately 18 CUN. See: CUN measures of the body.

Actions

Very potent, abundant in Qi and Blood:

• Treats Bi Syndrome, painful obstruction. Signs: cold in the knee, leg pain, blockage in the Stomach Channel so that heat does not reach the legs, stays above manifesting symptoms such as abdominal swelling
• Treats Wei Syndrome. Quadriceps muscle atrophy, numbness, muscle soreness
• Treats hives and general rashes
• Treats agitated mania from Stomach-Heat
• Treats eight gynecological disorders: as it strengthens Qi and Blood, it treats all genital problems, promotes lactation, it is useful for treating problems during pregnancy and after childbirth. It also treats uterine hemorrhage, leukorrhea, disorders of menstruation and congestions (ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids).
• Local point for disorders of the lower extremities.

Comments

Yang Ming is a channel abundant in energy and blood. This point, furthermore, being in such a muscular area, is abundant in Qi and Blood, which is why it is so effective for mobilizing and calming pain.

Treatment

• Needling: 0.5-0.8 CUN perpendicular
• better not to moxa