LR6 (Zhōng Dū, “Central Capital”) is the Xi-cleft point of the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. It is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the medial malleolus, posterior to the medial border of the tibia. It spreads Liver Qi, alleviates pain, regulates menstruation.
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the medial malleolus, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
Spreads Liver Qi, alleviates pain, regulates menstruation.
Hernia, pain in the lower abdomen, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, prolapse of uterus.
As the Xi-cleft point of the Liver meridian, LR6 is highly effective for acute conditions and pain along the Liver channel, particularly in the lower abdomen and medial thigh. It is a key point for regulating menstruation, especially for dysmenorrhea due to Qi stagnation or blood stasis. It is also used for acute uterine bleeding and prolapse.
LR6 is one of 14 points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LR6 (Zhōng Dū) is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the medial malleolus, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
LR6 spreads Liver Qi, alleviates pain, regulates menstruation. Common clinical indications include hernia, pain in the lower abdomen, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, prolapse of uterus.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
LR6 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).