ST 39 — Xià Jù Xū (下巨虚) — Lower Great Void
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1. Overview
ST 39 — Xià Jù Xū (下巨虚) — is an acupuncture point on the Stomach meridian. Its English name, Lower Great Void, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use ST 39 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
9 cun below ST-35 Dubi and one finger breadth from the anterior border of the tibia.
3. Actions
- Regulates the functions of the Stomach and Intestines
- Eliminates Damp-Heat
- Eliminates Wind-Damp
- Stops pain
- Moves Small Intestine Qi.
- Transforms Stagnation
- Regulates and harmonizes the Intestines
4. Indications
- Lower abdominal pain
- Borborygmus
- Flatulence
- Cloudy, dark urine
- Hypersalivation
- Alopecia (hair comes out in handfuls)
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal pain with diarrhea
- All generalized aches and pains
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
ST 39 Xià Jù Xū (Lower Great Void) is classified as: Lower He-Sea point of the Small Intestine; Point of the Sea of Blood; He-Sea point of the Lower Jiao. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use ST 39 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea, Cough, Arthritis, Hemiplegia. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
