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This point, above the knee, is the Xi-Cleft point of the Stomach channel, used for acute stomach pain, breast disorders and the knee.
Location
On the anterior thigh, 2 cun proximal to the superolateral border of the patella, between vastus lateralis and the lateral border of rectus femoris.
Anatomy
Between vastus lateralis and rectus femoris; the lateral superior genicular artery; the anterior and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Relieves acute stomach pain (Xi-cleft for acute conditions)
- Benefits the breast
- Activates the channel and benefits the knee
Indications
Acute stomach pain, mastitis and breast pain, and pain, swelling and motor impairment of the knee.
Needling
1.0-1.2 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With CV-12 for acute stomach pain; with ST-35 and Xiyan for the knee.
Classical Text References
The Xi-Cleft point of the Stomach.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
