LV 6 — Zhōng Dū (中都) — Central Capital
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1. Overview
LV 6 — Zhōng Dū (中都) — is an acupuncture point on the Liver meridian. Its English name, Central Capital, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use LV 6 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
7 cun superior to the vertex of the medial malleolus, on the medial side of the tibia
3. Actions
- Removes obstructions from the channel
- Spreads Liver Qi
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Hepatitis
- Hernial disorders
- Jaundice
- Hypochondriac fullness and pain
- Lower abdominal fullness and pain
- Leukorrhea
- Diarrhea
- Spasms
- Cramps
5. Needling
Slanted insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
LV 6 Zhōng Dū (Central Capital) is classified as: Xi-Cleft point of the Liver channel; Gueki point. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use LV 6 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea, Knee pain. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
