Xi Cleft
LOCATION: 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, near the medial border of the tibia
IMAGE: Refers to this point being a Xi Cleft point in the middle of the leg.
FUNCTIONS: Removes Liver Stagnation
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Dispels Wind & Cold, Invigorates Collaterals, Regulates Qi & Blood, Relaxes Muscles &
Tendons, Sedates Pain, Transforms Damp Heat
INDICATIONS:
abnormal uterine bleeding
acute hepatitis (most common use)
paralysis of lower limb
NEEDLING: Subcutaneously 0.5 - 0.8 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
OTHER: point will be tender to palpation with hepatitis
sometimes for skin problems/ itching
leg weakness
Dr. Liao: gathering place of Liver channel Qi (Xi cleft)
