Fengshi Point (GB-31 / Wind Market)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Fengshi (GB-31 / Wind Market). Learn its benefits for hemiplegia, rheumatic pain, pruritus, sciatica, and lower limb conditions – the meeting point of Gallbladder and Yang Qiao – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Stroke, hemiplegia, lower limb flaccidity/bi-syndrome, generalized pruritus, lumbar and leg pain, knee and leg soreness and weakness, rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, lateral femoral cutaneous neuralgia, cold feet, urticaria, and heavy lumbar sensation with difficulty sitting and standing.
Precise Location
Located on the Gallbladder Meridian, on the midline of the lateral thigh, 7 cun above the popliteal crease, or at the point where the middle fingertip touches when standing with arms naturally hanging down.
Location Method
Stand upright or lie laterally with the arm naturally hanging down, palm lightly touching the midline of the thigh – the point is where the middle finger pad rests.
Massage Method
Press vertically with the middle finger pad – a sore, distending, and numb sensation will occur. Apply to both sides for 1–3 minutes each, left first then right, or simultaneously. Therapeutic actions: Dispels wind and dampness, unblocks the meridians and collaterals, strengthens the lumbar region and knees, and disperses wind and stops itching.
Compatibility
Paralysis (lower limb paralysis, hemiplegia): Combine with Chengfu (BL-36), Huantiao (GB-30), Chengshan (BL-57), and Fengshi (GB-31). Disease overview: Paralysis is the partial or complete loss of motor function due to neurological disorders – clinically divided into functional (psychogenic, hysterical) and organic (upper motor neuron, lower motor neuron, and myopathic). Massage sequence: First massage Chengfu for 3 minutes; then press Huantiao with the middle finger for 2 minutes; finally massage Chengshan and Fengshi for 2 minutes each. Rheumatoid arthritis: Combine with Fengchi (GB-20), Dazhui (GV-14), and Fengshi (GB-31). Cold with wind-cold: Combine with Fengfu (GV-16) and Fengshi (GB-31). Lumbar and leg pain, sciatica: Combine with Huantiao (GB-30), Yanglingquan (GB-34), and Xuanzhong (GB-39). Generalized pruritus and urticaria: Combine with Quchi (LI-11), Xuehai (SP-10), and Hegu (LI-4). Lower limb flaccidity/bi-syndrome: Combine with Huantiao (GB-30), Yanglingquan (GB-34), and Zusanli (ST-36). Knee and leg soreness and weakness: Combine with Zusanli (ST-36) and Yanglingquan (GB-34).
Efficacy & Actions
Have you or your family members been troubled by rheumatism or even frequent limb numbness? In such cases, try massaging Fengshi. In modern TCM clinical practice, experienced physicians often use this point for sciatica, lateral femoral cutaneous neuralgia, lower limb paralysis, urticaria, cold feet, bi-pain, rheumatoid arthritis, knee and leg soreness and weakness, and heavy lumbar sensation with difficulty sitting and standing. This point belongs to the Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian and is the meeting point of the Gallbladder Meridian and the Yang Qiao Vessel. It dispels wind and dampness, unblocks the meridians and collaterals, strengthens the lumbar region and knees, and disperses wind and stops itching. It is a commonly used key point for treating lower limb and rheumatic disorders. First documented in Zhenjiu Jiayijing. "Feng" refers to wind pathogens; "Shi" means market or gathering place. Located on the lateral thigh, this point is where wind pathogens gather – it treats various wind disorders – hence the name Fengshi (Wind Market).
Contraindications
Located in the fleshy lateral thigh muscle, needling depth should be carefully controlled – generally 1–2 cun vertically. Moxibustion is permissible.
