XB04 Pigen (Fullness Root)

痞根pǐ gēnPigen

Extra Points: Back

Location of acupuncture point XB04 Pigen (Fullness Root)
14
Indications
1
Protocols
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Location

On the low back, below the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra, 3.5 thumb widths lateral to the posterior midline.

Cautions

Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

Indications

Conditions for which XB04 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Benefit DigestionCirculation Qi Middle BurnerCirculation Qi Upper BurnerLiver BloatingSpleen BloatingEnteritisFibroids / Masses AbdomenFibroids Masses AbdomenGastritisLower Back PainProlapse KidneyBlood StagnationFood StagnationQi Stagnation

Protocols using XB04

Most often selected alongside XB04

How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with XB04. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

  • GB41Foot Governor Of Tears1 protocols
  • GV13Way Of Happiness1 protocols
  • GV14Great Vertebra1 protocols
  • LV13Bright Gate1 protocols
  • PC05Intermediary Messenger1 protocols
  • SI03Back Stream1 protocols
  • TB02Fluid Gate1 protocols