LOCATION
In the depression distal to the junction of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones, on the lateral side of the tendon of the extensor digiti minimi of the foot.
Features
Shu/Stream Point. One of the Eight Confluent Points associating with the Belt Vessel. Exit point.
Body Inches (cun)
Each person has his/her own personal body inches.
One cun is equal to the width of the Knuckle of the thumb.
Nerves, vascular
The branches of the dorsal mesothelial nerve, the dorsal artery and vein network, and the fourth metatarsal dorsal artery and vein.
Indication
Headache，vertigo，dizziness，fainting；irregular menstruation，malposition，mastitis，hypogalactia；stroke paralyzed，calcaneus pain，intermittent fever，difficulty breathing. Moves LV Qi – menstrual/breast disorders, distal point for headaches (lateral or migraines – classical mentioned for occipital or vertex). As the name indicates – “foot overlooking tears,” useful for eye problems, redness, swelling and lacrimation issues, tearing, excessive lacrimation. Local point for lateral foot issues – pain, cramping.
Combinations
Headachedizziness：GB 20 & ST 40 & GB 41.
Migraine：GB 41 & GB 20 & EX-HN5 & TE 05.
ReGVce belly fat：GB 41 & ST 44.
Menstrual disorders：CV 03 & SP 06 & GB 41.
Insufficient lactation：GB 37 & GB 41.
Mastitis：GB 41 & ST 18 & GB 21.
Hip pain，foot skin pain：SP 06 & GB 41.
Tarsal foot pain and swelling：GB 41 & GB 40 & ST 41 & BL 60.
穴位
在足背外側，當足4趾本節（第4跖趾關節）的後方，小趾伸肌腱的外側凹陷處。
特點
交會穴，通帶脈；輸（木）穴。
同身寸
針灸取穴比量法。出自《千金要方》。
是指以患者本人體表的某些部位折定分寸，
作为量取穴位的長度單位。
穴區神經血管
足背中間皮神經分支和足背動、靜脈網，第四跖骨背動、靜脈。
適應症
頭痛，眩暈；月經不調，胎位不正，乳腺炎，退乳；中風癱瘓，足跟痛，間歇熱，呼吸困難。
穴位配伍療法
頭痛目眩：1.風池 2.豐隆 3.足臨泣
偏頭痛：1.足臨泣 2.風池 3.太陽 4.外關
小腹之脂：1.足臨泣 2.內庭
月事不利：1.中極 2.三陰交 3.足臨泣
回乳：1.光明 2.足臨泣
乳癰：1.足臨泣 2.乳根 3.肩井
髀中痛不得行、足外皮痛：1.三陰交 2.足臨泣
足跗腫痛：1.足臨泣 2.丘墟 3.解溪 4.崑崙