The Extra points

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XIYAN (MN-LE-16)
Eyes of the Knee
LOCATION
On the knee, in the hollows formed when the
knee is flexed, immediately below the patella
and both medial and lateral to the patellar ligament.
LOCATION NOTE
Lateral Xiyan (MN-LE-16) is identical with Dubi ST-35.
NEEDLING
With the knee flexed and supported by a rolled pillow, i.
Perpendicular insertion, directed towards Weizhong
BL-40, 1 to 2 cun; ii. Oblique insertion in a medial and
superior direction, behind the patella 1 to 2 cun; iii.
Through-needling between lateral and medial Xiyan
(MN-LE-16), behind the patellar ligament.
ACTIONS
Dispels wind-damp, reduces swelling and alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Swelling and pain of the knee joint, difficulty in flex-
ing and extending the knee, weakness of the knee
joint, numbness of the knee, numbness of the lower
limb, atrophy disorder of the lower limb, leg qi.
COMMENTARY
The Xiyan (MN-LE-16) points were first discussed in the
eighth century text Necessities of a Frontier Official. Lateral
Xiyan (MN-LE-16) corresponds to Dubi ST-35, whilst
medial Xiyan (MN-LE-16) is a non-channel point. Used
together, these are essential points in the treatment of all
knee disorders, whether due to deficiency or excess, heat
or cold, and form the basis of any prescription for treating
disorders of the knee joint and surrounding tissues.
COMBINATIONS
Redness, swelling and pain of the knees with inabil-
ity to walk: Xiyan (MN-LE-16) and Xiguan LIV-7
(Song of the Jade Dragon).
lateral Xiyan (MN-LE-16)
also Dubi ST-35
medial Xiyan
(MN-LE-16)
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