【Category】
extra point.
【Origin】
There are depressions on both sides of the Xiguan (LR7) joint below the patella, shaped like eye sockets, so it is called Xiyan (EX-LE5). Those with the point on the inside are called Neixiyan (EX-LE4).
【Location】
Bend the knee, in the depression medial to the patellar ligament.
【Anatomy】
On the medial side of the patellar ligament, there is a network of Xiguan (LR7) arteries and veins; the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve and branches of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve are distributed in the superficial layer, and the branches of the common tibiofibular nerve are distributed in the deep layer.
【Manipulation】
Perpendicular insertion 0.5~1 inch. warming needle moxibustion.
【Efficacy】
Crane knee phlegm, scabies, leg pain, wind stroke (apoplexy), athlete's foot, Xiguan (LR7) arthritis.
【Recipe】
- Xiguan (LR7) arthritis: Neixiyan (EX-LE4), 外Xiyan (EX-LE5) , Heding (EX-LE2).