NAME
LIANGQIU
LOCATION
2 cun superior to the lateral superior border of the patella.
On the thigh, 2 cun above the lateral superior margin of the kneecap.
When the knee is flexed, the point is 2 cun above the laterosuperior border of the patella.
On the thigh, on a line drawn between the lateral border of the patella and the anterior superior iliac spine, in a depression 2 cun (one patella's length) proximal to the superior border of the patella.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun causing local distention and soreness, possibly extending to the knee.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Xi-Cleft (Accumulation) point of the Stomach channel
ACTIONS
Regulates the Stomach
Clears Heat
Removes obstruction from the channel
Subdues Rebellious Stomach Qi
Expels Wind and Dampness
Pacifies the Stomach
Activates the channel
Harmonizes the Stomach
Alleviates pain
Moderates acute conditions
INDICATIONS
Painful obstruction of the lower extremities
Stomach ache
Gastritis
Hiccup
Nausea
Vomiting
Low back and leg pain
Swelling and pain of the breast
Gastric pain and spasm
Chronic diarrhea
Pain of the knee and leg
Difficulty walking
Cold painful obstruction with numbness
Epigastric pain
Abdominal pain
Bi syndrome due to Cold
Cannot kneel
Inflammation of the Kidneys
Gastroenteritis
Hemiplegia
Diarrhea
Acid regurgitation
Swelling and pain of the knee and surrounding tissue
Belching
Mastitis
Progressive swelling and pain of the knee
Motor impairment of the lower extremities
Breast abscess
Difficulty flexing and extending the knee
Crane's knee Wind
Painful obstruction of the shin
Cold of the legs and feet
Big fright
Arthritis of the knee joint
Pain in the Kidneys, knee and feet with insensitivity
Hyperacidity
Great fear
Atrophic and edemic beriberi
COMBINATIONS
| REN-12 Zhongwan PC-6 Neiguan | GB-42 Diwuhui | MN-LE-16 Xiyan SP-10 Xuehai SP-9 Yinlingquan GB-34 Yanglingquan |
| Gastritis | Swelling of the breast Breast abscess | Stiffness, soreness and pain of the knee |
| LIV-8 Ququan GB-33 Xiyangguan | ST-21 Liangmen | |
| Contracted sinews with difficulty flexing and extending the knee, and inability to walk | Acute epigastric pain |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is used for acute, Excess and painful conditions of the Stomach. This is regarded as the point of choice for severe epigastric pain. Needling this point inhibits Intestinal peristalsis.