LV 7 — Xī Guān (膝关) — Knee Joint
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1. Overview
LV 7 — Xī Guān (膝关) — is an acupuncture point on the Liver meridian. Its English name, Knee Joint, 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 7 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia, 1 cun posterior to SP-9 Yinlingquan.
3. Actions
- Dispels Wind-Damp
- Benefits the knee
- Relieves the sinews
4. Indications
- Swelling and pain of the knee
- Pain of the inner aspect of the knee radiating to the patella
- Crane's knee Wind
- Wind Bi
- White Tiger joint Wind pain
- Difficulty flexing and extending the knee
- Cold-Damp Pouring Downwards
- Abdominal pain
- Throat pain
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 2 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 7 Xī Guān (Knee Joint) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use LV 7 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Arthritis. 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.
