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.