Xī Yǎn (膝眼) — Knee Eyes
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1. Overview
Xī Yǎn (膝眼) is a classical extra (non-channel) acupuncture point — Knee Eyes. 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 Xī Yǎn as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
A pair of points in the two depressions, medial and lateral to the patellar ligament. Locate with the knee flexed. Medial Xiyan overlaps with ST-35 Dubi.
3. Actions
- Dispels Wind-Damp
- Benefits the knees
- Reduces swelling
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Swelling and pain of the knee joint
- Difficulty flexing and extending the knee
- Weakness of the knee joint
- Numbness of the knee
- Numbness of the lower limb
- Atrophy disorder of the lower limb
- Difficulty squatting
- Leg Qi
- Paralysis of the lower limb
5. Needling
With the knee flexed and supported, perpendicular insertion directed toward BL-40 Weizhong 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
Xī Yǎn (Knee Eyes) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use Xī Yǎn as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions 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.
