UB 36-41

Question 1

UB 36 Location

Answer 1

On the posterior side of the thigh, at the midpoint of the inferior gluteal crease

Question 2

UB 36 Needling

Answer 2

Perpendicularly 0.5- 1.0 inch

Question 3

UB 36 Actions

Answer 3

Activates the channel, relaxes the sinews & alleviates pain
Regulates the lower jiao and alleviates pain
Treats hemorrhoids

Question 4

UB 36 Indication

Answer 4

Sciatica

Question 5

UB 37 Location

Answer 5

6 cun below UB36 on the line joining UB36 and UB40

Question 6

UB 37 Needling

Answer 6

Perpendicularly 1.0 - 2.0 inches

Question 7

UB 37 Action

Answer 7

Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Benefits the lumbar spine

Question 8

UB 37 Indication

Answer 8

Sciatica

Question 9

UB 38 Location

Answer 9

1 cun above UB39 on the medial side of the tendon of m. biceps femoris. The point is located with the knee slightly flexed

Question 10

UB 38 Needling

Answer 10

Perp .5-1

Question 11

UB 38 Action

Answer 11

Relaxes the sinews and alleviates pain
Clears heat and soothes contraction

Question 12

UB 38 Indication

Answer 12

Pain behind knee, bicep issues

Question 13

UB 39 Classification

Answer 13

Lower He-Sea point of the San Jiao

Question 14

UB 39 Location

Answer 14

Lateral to UB40, on the medial border of the tendon of m. biceps femoris

Question 15

UB 39 Needling

Answer 15

Perpendicularly 0.5- 1.0 inch

Question 16

UB 39 Action

Answer 16

Harmonizes the Sanjiao and regulates urination
Activates the channel and alleviates pain

Question 17

UB 39 Indication

Answer 17

Regulate fire and water
Drainage and water passages
Edema/ abdominal distension
Posterior deltoid (ST 38 anterior deltoid)

Question 18

UB 40 Classification

Answer 18

He-Sea and Earth point
Command point for lumbar
Cardinal point for lower back stagnation

Question 19

UB 40 Location

Answer 19

Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of m. biceps femoris and m. semitendonosis

Question 20

UB 40 Needling

Answer 20

Perpendicularly 0.5- 1.0 inch

Question 21

UB 40 Action

Answer 21

Benefits the lumbar region and knees
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Cools the blood
Clears summer-heat and stops vomiting & diarrhea
Benefits the Bladder

Question 22

UB 40 Indications

Answer 22

Lumbar blood stasis

Question 23

UB 40 Cautions

Answer 23

Tibial nerve and the popliteal artery and vein lie deep to this point

Question 24

UB 41 Location

Answer 24

3 cun lateral to the Du meridian, at the level of the lower border of T2, on the spinal border of the scapula

Question 25

UB 41 Needling

Answer 25

Perpendicularly 0.3- 0.5 inch

Question 26

UB 41 Actions

Answer 26

Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Expels wind and cold

Question 27

UB 41 Indication

Answer 27

Local neck and colds
Start of outer Shu

Question 28

UB 41 Caution

Answer 28

Deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing a pneumothorax