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LIV-6
  Location 7 cun proximal to the highest prominence of the medial malleolus, just posterior to the medial crest of the tibia. How to find First, locate the highest prominence of the medial malleolus (➞3.6.2). From there, palpate 7 cun ( the width of 2 hands and 1 thumb) in a proximal direction and there locate LIV-6 in a depression directly posterior to the medial crest of the tibia. Or quick method: Spreading hands technique (➞ 2.3.3): Place the little fingers on the medial end of the popliteal crease and the highest prominence of the medial malleolus respectively and join the thumbs on the posterior border of the tibia at the midpoint of this distance ( approximately 15 cun, 2.2). From there, measure 0.5 cun in a distal direction and here locate LIV-6 posterior to the medial crest of the tibia. Note: Some texts locate LIV-6 on the tibia, others on the posterior border of the tibia; sensitivity to pressure should be the determining factor. Actions/Indications ● Spreads Liver Qi, regulates the Lower Burner, regulates Blood, eliminates Dampness Special features Xi-cleft point | |
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