Xiajuxu (ST39)
Xiajuxu (ST39), “Lower Great Hollow”, is a point on the Stomach meridian. It is point 39 of the 45 on the channel. Lower He-Sea of the Small Intestine: regulates the intestines and relieves abdominal pain.
Location
On the anterior aspect of the leg, on the ST35-ST41 line, 9 cun below ST35.
Functions according to tradition
Lower He-Sea of the Small Intestine: regulates the intestines and relieves abdominal pain.
Traditional indications
- Lower abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Dysentery
- Leg pain
- Mastitis
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Last of the transport points, near the elbow or knee: the Qi “goes deep” and joins the organ. It has been used for disorders of the fu organs and the Stomach.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- BL27 Xiaochangshu (Bladder): Diarrhoea, Dysentery
- CV5 Shimen (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Diarrhoea, Lower abdominal pain
- GV5 Xuanshu (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Diarrhoea
- KI16 Huangshu (Kidney): Diarrhoea
- KI17 Shangqu (Kidney): Diarrhoea
- SP14 Fujie (Spleen): Diarrhoea
Point profile
- Code
- ST39
- Pinyin name
- Xià Jù Xū
- Characters
- 下巨虚
- Translation
- Lower Great Hollow
- Meridian
- Stomach
- Element
- Earth
- Classification
- He-Sea
- Topics
- Digestion, Intestine, Leg
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
