Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Jianxi

English: Strengthen Knee
Also Known As:

Location

  • With the knee flexed, this point is found 3 cun above the superior margin of the patella.

Needling

  • Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

  • Paralysis of the lower limb
  • Arthritis of the knee

Combinations

 

    

 

    

Contraindications

Notes

Mentioned in 4 other entries

Conditions (4)

ParalysisPost-Stroke Paralysis, Post-Stroke HemiplegiaStrokeTraumatic paraplegia

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.