Zhong Du: TCM Acupoint Guide

Name

Zhong Du (Zhongdu)

Location

7 cun superior to the medial malleolus, on the medial side of the tibia, in the depression between the medial border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle, immediately posterior to the medial border of the tibia and 2 cun directly above LIV-5 Ligou. It lies 0.5 cun distal to the midpoint of the halfway point between the popliteal crease and the tip of the medial malleolus.

Needling

• Slanted insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
• Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
• Oblique insertion directed proximally towards the abdomen, 1 to 2 cun.

Command Functions

• Xi-Cleft point of the Liver channel
• Gueki point

Actions

• Removes obstructions from the channel
• Spreads Liver Qi
• Alleviates pain

Indications

• Hepatitis
• Hernial disorders
• Jaundice
• Hypochondriac fullness and pain
• Lower abdominal fullness and pain
• Leukorrhea
• Diarrhea
• Spasms
• Cramps
• Urinary retention
• Colic
• Shan disorder
• Hypogastric pain
• Persistent flow of lochia
• Flaccidity and emaciation of the legs
• Numbness of the hands and feet
• Hot sensation of the soles of the feet
• Acute urinary pain
• Cystitis
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Paralysis of the lower limb
• Weakness
• Damp painful obstruction
• Inability to stand
• Can't walk
• Skin numb, Cold or painful
• Excessive menstrual bleeding
• Excessively large stools
• Pharyngitis
• Knee pain
• Numbness of the body
• Cold sensation of the lower legs with inability to stand too long

Combinations

Notes

This point has an affinity for the genital and urinary areas. It is called the "Gaiety without Worry" point. It is a Japanese point for revitalization of the whole body. This is a first aid point for spasms, cramps and urinary retention. This point is rarely used.