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LIV-6

Zhongdu

Central Capital

Autres nomsMiddle Capital · Middle Metropolis

Méridien
Foie
Classification
Xi-Fissure

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Localisation

  1. 01On the medial tibial surface, 7 cun proximal to the highest point of the medial malleolus.
  2. 027 cun proximal to the medial malleolus, along the tibia's posterior border, 2 cun directly above LIV-5 Ligou.
  3. 03On the midline of the tibia's medial face, 7 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus.
  4. 047 cun proximal to the medial malleolar prominence, just behind the tibia's medial border, in the hollow between that border and the gastrocnemius muscle.
  5. 05Note: the point sits 0.5 cun distal to the point midway between the popliteal crease and the tip of the medial malleolus.

Puncture

  1. 01Oblique needling, 1 to 1.5 cun deep.
  2. 02Insert perpendicularly, 0.5 to 1 cun.
  3. 03Oblique insertion aimed proximally toward the abdomen, 1 to 2 cun.

Fonctions du point

  • Xi-Cleft point of the Liver channel
  • Gueki point

Actions

  • Clears obstruction from the channel
  • Frees the movement of Liver Qi
  • Relieves pain

Indications

  • Hepatitis
  • Hernia disorders
  • Jaundice
  • Fullness and pain in the hypochondrium
  • Fullness and pain of the lower abdomen
  • Leukorrhea
  • Diarrhea
  • Spasms
  • Cramps
  • Urinary retention
  • Colic
  • Shan disorder
  • Pain of the hypogastrium
  • Prolonged lochial discharge
  • Wasting and weakness of the legs
  • Numb hands and feet
  • Burning sensation in the soles
  • Acute pain on urination
  • Cystitis
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Lower-limb paralysis
  • Weakness
  • Painful obstruction from Dampness
  • Cannot stand
  • Cannot walk
  • Skin that is numb, Cold, or painful
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Overly large stools
  • Pharyngitis
  • Knee pain
  • Excessive drug use
  • Bodily numbness
  • Cold feeling in the lower legs with inability to stand for long periods

Notes

  • This point has a particular connection to the genital and urinary regions.
  • It is known as the 'Gaiety without Worry' point.
  • In Japanese acupuncture it serves as a point for whole-body revitalization.
  • It functions as a first-aid point for spasms, cramps, and urinary retention.
  • This point sees infrequent use.