Jian Jiao (coxa angle)
Jian Jiao · 荐角 · เจี้ยนเจี่ยว
No Photo of This Point Yet
If you have one, you can submit it below.
Location
On the dorsolateral aspect of the hip, in a depression just ventral to the cranial dorsal iliac spine
Landmark: Dorsolateral hip, depression just ventral to the cranial dorsal iliac spine
Actions and Indications
Frees the coxofemoral joint and moves qi in the pelvic limb
Needling
Perpendicular, 1-1.5 cun
Advertisement
Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Bai Hui (lumbosacral) 百會
The principal point for the lower back and hindlimbs; raises yang and relieves pain — the most used point in veterinary acupuncture.
Leg Three Li 足三里
The strongest qi and blood tonic; regulates stomach and intestines and supports immunity.
Kidney Shu 腎俞
Tonifies the kidney and strengthens the bones and lower back — the principal point of the geriatric patient.
Jumping Round 環跳
Frees the hip and hindlimb and relieves sciatic pain.
Yang Mound Spring 陽陵泉
Relaxes sinews and muscle throughout the body; regulates liver and gall bladder.
Pool at the Bend 曲池
Clears heat and toxin from the blood, stops itching, frees the elbow.