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This is the He-Sea and Water point of the Liver channel. It nourishes Liver blood and yin, resolves damp-heat in the lower burner and benefits the knee.
Location
On the medial aspect of the knee, at the medial end of the popliteal (knee) crease when the knee is flexed, in the depression anterior to the tendons of semitendinosus and semimembranosus.
Anatomy
Anterior to the semimembranosus and semitendinosus tendons; the great saphenous vein and the medial superior genicular artery; the saphenous nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Nourishes Liver blood and yin
- Resolves damp-heat in the lower burner and genitals
- Benefits the knee and the uterus
Indications
Genital pain and itching, abnormal vaginal discharge, prolapse of the uterus, infertility, painful urination, and pain of the medial knee.
Needling
0.8-1.0 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With SP-6 to nourish Liver and Kidney; with LV-5 for genital damp-heat.
Classical Text References
The He-Sea (Water) point and tonification point of the Liver.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the great saphenous vein.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
