Overview of the efficacy and function of Zhubin Point

Zhubin point is an important point on the foot Shaoyin kidney meridian. It is located on the inner side of the calf.Clears away heat and dampness, calms the mind and calms the nerves, regulates lower JiaoIt has such effects and is often used clinically to relieve urinary system diseases, mental irritability, calf pain and other problems.Its functions can be divided into two categories: primary and secondary:Core functionsIn order to regulate the qi and blood of the kidney meridian and improve the symptoms caused by damp and heat;auxiliary effectIncluding relieving anxiety and promoting local blood circulation.The following will expand on acupoint location, specific effects, applicable symptoms, and modern applications to help readers fully understand its value.

1. The positioning of Zhubin point and the theoretical basis of traditional Chinese medicine

Zhubin point is located on the inner side of the calf, 5 inches above Taixi point, in the depression below the gastrocnemius muscle belly.According to traditional Chinese medicine, this point isQie point of Yinwei meridian, has the properties of “clearing away heat and detoxifying, diluting dampness and reducing turbidity”.The kidney meridian circulates through here, and stimulating the Zhubin point can dredge the qi and blood of the kidney meridian, which can significantly improve frequent urination, dysuria or lower limb edema caused by retention of dampness and heat.The ancient medical book "Acupuncture and Moxibustion Jia Yi Jing" records that it "maintains epilepsy and vomiting". In modern times, it is more used to regulate lower-burning diseases such as chronic pelvic inflammatory disease and prostatitis.

2. Core functions: Regulating lower stagnation and calming the nerves

Zhubin caveprimary functionIt regulates dampness and heat in the lower part of the body.For example, for symptoms such as abnormal leucorrhea in women and moist scrotum in men, acupuncture or pressing this point can promote moisture metabolism.Secondly, because it is connected with the yin meridian, it hasuneasyIt has a regulating effect, such as menopausal irritability, insomnia and dreaminess.Research shows that stimulating Zhubin point can reduce sympathetic nerve excitability (data source: "Chinese Acupuncture" 2021 issue), which coincides with the traditional "soothing" theory.

3. Applicable symptoms and modern clinical applications

The modern application of Zhubin point has been extended to auxiliary treatment of various diseases: ①urinary system: Such as cystitis, urethritis; ②Spiritual: Mild anxiety, nervousness before exam; ③motion system: Calf cramps, gastrocnemius strain.Clinically, it is often used in conjunction with Sanyinjiao and Taixi points, or moxibustion, electroacupuncture and other therapies are used.It should be noted that the effect of a single point is limited, and severe diseases need to be combined with the overall treatment plan.

Summary and Notes

As the "detoxification point" of the kidney meridian, Zhubin point has both physiological and psychological adjustment functions, but it needs to be used according to syndrome differentiation.People with damp and hot constitutions can massage it for 3-5 minutes daily (the intensity is based on soreness and swelling). Pregnant women or those with damaged skin are prohibited from using it.Although its efficacy has been recorded in many classics such as "Huangdi Neijing", it cannot replace medicine.At present, there are few related products on the market. Some acupuncture device manufacturers such asHuatuo brandThe filiform needle can be used to operate this point, and the specific instructions must be followed by the doctor.