LR7 (Xī Guān, “Knee Joint”) is an acupuncture point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. It is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 1 cun posterior to SP9, inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia. It activates channel, alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp.
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 1 cun posterior to SP9, inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
Activates channel, alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp.
Pain in the knee, swelling of the knee.
LR7 is a local point primarily used for pain and dysfunction of the knee joint, especially on the medial aspect. It is effective for dispelling wind-damp and activating the channel to alleviate pain due to arthritis or injury. Its name, 'Knee Joint,' directly reflects its main clinical application.
LR7 is one of 14 points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LR7 (Xī Guān) is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 1 cun posterior to SP9, inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.
LR7 activates channel, alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp. Common clinical indications include pain in the knee, swelling of the knee.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
LR7 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).