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This is a local point that dispels wind-damp and relieves pain of the knee.
Location
On the medial aspect of the knee, 1 cun posterior to SP-9, in the upper portion of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle.
Anatomy
On the medial head of gastrocnemius; the medial inferior genicular artery; the medial sural cutaneous nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Dispels wind and damp
- Activates the channel and benefits the knee
Indications
Pain, swelling and motor impairment of the knee, and painful obstruction of the medial knee.
Needling
0.8-1.2 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With SP-9, ST-35 and Xiyan for knee disorders.
Classical Text References
A local point for the medial knee.
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.
