LR6 Zhōng Dū

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LR6 (Zhōng Dū, “Zhōng Dū”) is the Xi-Cleft point 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 prominence of the medial malleolus, on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia. It regulates the lower jiao, resolves damp-heat, soothes the Liver, and regulates menstruation.

Location

On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia.

Needling

Subcutaneous insertion along the posterior border of the tibia, 0.5 to 1.0 cun.

TCM functions

Regulates the lower jiao, resolves damp-heat, soothes the Liver, and regulates menstruation..

Indications

Hernia, lower abdominal pain, dysenteric disorders, inability to walk or stand, cold in the lower leg, uterine bleeding, persistent postpartum lochia, damp-heat causing inability to walk, foot heat, wet-beriberi, inability to stand for long..

Xi-Cleft point

Clinical notes

As the Xi-Cleft point of the Liver channel, Zhongdu is primarily used for acute conditions, especially pain and bleeding disorders related to the Liver's sphere of influence. It is a key point for treating various types of hernia and lower abdominal pain. Its ability to address uterine bleeding and persistent lochia makes it an important point in gynecology for acute bleeding issues stemming from Liver channel pathology.

On the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin channel

LR6 is one of 14 points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is LR6 located?

LR6 (Zhōng Dū) is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 7 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia.

What is LR6 used for?

LR6 regulates the lower jiao, resolves damp-heat, soothes the Liver, and regulates menstruation. Common clinical indications include hernia, lower abdominal pain, dysenteric disorders, inability to walk or stand, cold in the lower leg, uterine bleeding, persistent postpartum lochia, damp-heat causing inability to walk, foot heat, wet-beriberi, inability to stand for long.

How is LR6 needled?

Subcutaneous insertion along the posterior border of the tibia, 0.5 to 1.0 cun.

Which meridian is LR6 on?

LR6 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).

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