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acupointXiyan
aliasXimu
meridianlower limbs extra acupoints
International codeEX-LE5
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【Category】

extra point.

【Origin】

There are depressions on both sides of the Xiguan (LR7) joint below the patella, shaped like eye sockets, with acupoints on them, hence the name Xiyan (EX-LE5).

【Location】

Bend the knee and place it in the depression on both sides of the patellar ligament. The one on the inside is called Neixiyan (EX-LE4), and the one on the outside is called Wai Xiyan (EX). -LE5) .

【Anatomy】

There is a transverse finger on both the medial and lateral sides of the patellar ligament; there is the arteriovenous network of the Xiguan (LR7) node; the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve and the 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】

Needle 5 minutes. There is a local feeling of soreness and swelling. Moxibustion for 3 to 5 days.

【Efficacy】

Crane knee phlegm, scabies, leg pain, wind stroke (apoplexy), athlete's foot, Xiguan (LR7) arthritis.

【Recipe】

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