XIXIA

ACUPUNCTURE XIXIA 16°

NAME

XIXIA

LOCATION

In the patellar ligament, at the middle of the inferior margin
of the patella.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun, or use moxibustion.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

INDICATIONS

Diseases of the knee joint and surrounding soft tissues

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

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