ZhongDu (LV 6)

Acu Tuina SimoMeridians and acupuncture pointsLiver meridianZhongDu (LV 6)

⁠ Xi point of the Liver.

Location of ZhongDu

ZhongDu is located on the medial side of the tibia, 7 cun above the medial malleolus, between the medial border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle.

Zhongdu - LV 6 acupuncture point - Liver meridian

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications of ZhongDu

  • ZhongDu activates Blood and cools Heat (friction Heat produced by Blood stasis);
  • It is used for Blood stagnation turning into Heat (friction from stasis) in gynecology.
  • It is therefore indicated for dysmenorrhea before menstruation, very painful, with a rise in temperature. As soon as menstruation starts, the symptoms go away.
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