# XL22 Shangqu (Upper Go) – Extra Points: Lower limbs

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Location: On the posterior border of the thigh, 3 thumb widths directly above the ququan (lr8).

Cautions: No specific contraindications.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/xl22

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Benefit Blood, Benefit Blood, Benefit Qi, Benefit Qi, Benefit Yang, Benefit Yang, Thromboangitis Obliterans

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