ZHONGDU

NAME

ZHONGDU

LOCATION

7 cun superior to the vertex of the medial malleolus, on the medial side of the tibia
7 cun above the medial malleolus on the posterior margin of the tibia, 2 cun directly above LIV-5 Ligou.
7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia
7 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial border of the tibia, in the depression between the medial border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle
Note: This point is 0.5 cun distal to the midpoint of the halfway point between the popliteal crease and the tip of the medial malleolus

NEEDLING

Slanted insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun
Oblique insertion directed proximally towards the abdomen, 1 to 2 cun

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Xi-Cleft point of the Liver channel
Gueki point

ACTIONS

Removes obstructions from the channel
Spreads Liver Qi
Alleviates pain

INDICATIONS

Hepatitis
Hernial disorders
Jaundice
Hypochondriac fullness and pain
Lower abdominal fullness and pain
Leukorrhea
Diarrhea
Spasms
Cramps
Urinary retention
Colic
Shan disorder
Hypogastric pain
Persistent flow of lochia
Flaccidity and emaciation of the legs
Numbness of the hands and feet
Hot sensation of the soles of the feet
Acute urinary pain
Cystitis
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Paralysis of the lower limb
Weakness
Damp painful obstruction
Inability to stand
Can't walk
Skin numb, Cold or painful
Excessive menstrual bleeding
Excessively large stools
Pharyngitis
Knee pain
Too many drugs
Numbness of the body
Cold sensation of the lower legs with inability to stand too long

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point has an affinity for the genital and urinary areas. This is called the ******Gaiety without Worry****** point. It is a Japanese point for revitalization of the whole body. This is a first aid point for spasms, cramps and urinary retention. This point is rarely used.