NAME
DUBI
LOCATION
With the knee flexed (to 90 degrees), in the depression below the patella and medial or lateral to the patellar ligament.
With the knee flexed, In the depression formed by the lateral foramen of the patella.
When the knee is flexed, the point is at the lower border of the patella, in the depression lateral to the patellar ligament.
With the knee flexed, this point can be found below the knee cap in the hollow on either side of the patellar tendon.
NEEDLING
Puncture perpendicularly 0.7 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion, pointed medially or laterally, 1.5 to 2 cun. Sensation: local distention, possibly extending downward.
Slanted insertion, through the patellar tendon joining the first eye to the second, 2 to 2.5 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness.
Perpendicular insertion, directed toward UB-40 Weizhong, 1 to 2 cun.
Oblique insertion in a medial superior direction behind the patella 1 to 2 cun.
Behind the patellar ligament to join with MN-LE-16 Xiyan.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Removes obstruction from the channels
Invigorates the channel
Relieves swelling
Stops pain
Dispels Wind-Damp
INDICATIONS
Pain, swelling and numbness of the knee
Difficulty rising from a kneeling position
Numbness and motor impairment of the knee
Rheumatic pains of the knee joint
Knee joint arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Diseases of the knee and surrounding soft tissue
Gout
Difficulty flexing and extending the knee
Beriberi
Foot Qi
Leg Qi
Swelling of the leg due to Dampness
Hydrathorosis
Paralysis of the lower limb
Painful obstruction of the knee
Stiffness of the knee
Inflammation of the knee and surrounding tissue
Atrophy disorder (Wei syndrome) of the lower limb
Weakness of the knee joint
Numbness of the lower limb
COMBINATIONS
| ST-34 Liangqiu GB-34 Yanglingquan | LIV-7 Xiguan ST-36 Zusanli GB-34 Yanglingquan | ST-31 Biguan GB-34 Yanglingquan |
| Arthritis of the knee | Moxa for disorders of the the knee and below the knee | Numbness of the knee |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is also listed as MN-LE-16. This point is essential in treating all knee disorders whether they be due to Excess of Deficiency, Heat or Cold. This is an important point for treating Bi syndrome of the knee. It is most effective when moxa is used on the needle to expel Dampness and Cold.