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Neixiyan

Inner Eye of the Knee

Channel
Extra points

Location

With the knee bent, found below the patella's lower edge, in the hollow medial to the patellar ligament.

Needling

  1. 01Needle straight in, 0.5 to 1 cun deep.
  2. 02Can be punctured through to ST-35 Dubi.
  3. 03Moxibustion should not be used.

Actions

Enhances mobility of the knee joint

Indications

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Arthritis
  • Paraparesis
  • Knee joint disorders

Cautions

Moxibustion is contraindicated at this point.

Notes

This point serves as a key local point.