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XIYAN

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NAME XIYAN LOCATION On the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and both medial and lateral to the patellar ligament. (See ST-35 Dubi.)A pair of points in

NAME

XIYAN

LOCATION

On the knee, in the hollow formed when the knee is flexed, immediately below the patella and both medial and lateral to the patellar ligament. (See ST-35 Dubi.)
A pair of points in the two depressions, medial and lateral to the patellar ligament. Locate with the knee flexed. Medial Xiyan overlaps with ST-35 Dubi.

NEEDLING

With the knee flexed and supported, perpendicular insertion directed toward UB-40 Weizhong 1 to 2 cun.
With the knee flexed and supported, Oblique insertion in a medial and superior direction behind the patella 1 to 2 cun.
With the knee flexed and supported, through between lateral and medial M-LE-16 Xiyan, behind the patellar ligament.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 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.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Dispels Wind-Damp
Benefits the knees
Reduces swelling
Alleviates pain

INDICATIONS

Swelling and pain of the knee joint
Difficulty flexing and extending the knee
Weakness of the knee joint
Numbness of the knee

Numbness of the lower limb
Atrophy disorder of the lower limb
Difficulty squatting
Leg Qi
Paralysis of the lower limb

COMBINATIONS

LIV-7 Xiguan	ST-34 Liangqiu GB-34 Yanglingquan
Redness, swelling, and pain of the knees with inability to walk	Arthritis of the knee

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

These are essential points in the treatment of all knee disorders. Moxa is particularly helpful on these points.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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