LR7 Knee Joint

Reviewed by · Licensed Acupuncturist & TCM Physician · Last reviewed June 2026

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.

Location

On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 1 cun posterior to SP9, inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia.

Needling

Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.

TCM functions

Activates channel, alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp.

Indications

Pain in the knee, swelling of the knee.

Clinical notes

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.

On the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin channel

LR7 is one of 14 points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is LR7 located?

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.

What is LR7 used for?

LR7 activates channel, alleviates pain, dispels wind-damp. Common clinical indications include pain in the knee, swelling of the knee.

How is LR7 needled?

Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.

Which meridian is LR7 on?

LR7 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).

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