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extra point(s)
xi yan
acupuncture
definition
xi yuan = eyes of the knee
location: two points, medial and lateral, in the depressions along the patellar ligament; the lateral point is also known as St-35, du bi, the medial point as nei xi yan
M-LE-16 and St-35
actions: benefits the knees; expel Wind-Damp; relaxes the sinews and tendons
indications: numbness, pain or swelling of the knee; limpness of the lower extremities
needle technique: oblique insertion, 0.5 - 2.0 cun, with slight superior and medial angulation, producing a sensation to be felt around the knee joint
moxa: 5 to 7 cones of direct moxa
footnotes