LIV-6 Zhongdu - Middle Capital

More Spirit Names: Central Capital, Central Metropolis

English:	Central Capital
Also Known As:	Middle Capital Middle Metropolis

Location

• 7 cun superior to the vertex of the medial malleolus, on the medial side of the tibia
• 7 cun above the medial malleolus on the posterior margin of the tibia, 2 cun directly above LIV-5 Ligou.
• 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia
• 7 cun above the prominence of the medial malleolus, immediately posterior to the medial border of the tibia, in the depression between the medial border of the tibia and the gastrocnemius muscle
• Note: This point is 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 Too many drugs Numbness of the body Cold sensation of the lower legs with inability to stand too long

Combinations

LI-4 Hegu LI-11 Quchi SJ-3 Zhongzhu SJ-2 Yemen LIV-2 Xingjian ST-44 Neiting SP-6 Sanyinjiao SP-9 Yinlingquan	ST-27 Danju SP-8 Diji
Edema of the lower limbs	Cold-Damp skin disorder

Contraindications

Notes

• This point has an affinity for the genital and urinary areas.
• This 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.
• Useful in Excess patterns and acute cases to stop pain.