Liver meridian
LV-7 (Xīguān, 膝关) — Knee Gate
- Meridian
- Liver (LV)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- No additional traditional classification is stated in the checked educational source.
- Depth reference
- 1.0–1.5 cun with direction controlled outside the knee joint
- Moxibustion
- Point-specific moxibustion applicability is not established in the checked point source. Scarring/suppurative moxibustion near a joint is avoided.
- Reference aliases
- LV7; Xiguan; 膝关; Knee Gate
Anatomical location
On the medial lower leg below the medial tibial condyle, 1 B-cun posterior to SP-9.
Traditional actions
Dispels wind-dampness; benefits the knee; activates the medial leg channel.
Recorded indications
Primary: Medial knee pain; swelling or stiffness; difficulty walking.
Secondary: Lower-leg pain; cold painful obstruction patterns; sore throat in traditional usage.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region LR7, p. 199
- Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Liver 7: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling
- Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance Care with points near joints, pp. 12–13
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 3.9: moxibustion with non-bacterial suppuration near joints, p. 23
Frequently asked questions
Where is LV-7 located?
On the medial lower leg below the medial tibial condyle, 1 B-cun posterior to SP-9.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for LV-7?
Dispels wind-dampness; benefits the knee; activates the medial leg channel. The dataset lists these primary indications: Medial knee pain; swelling or stiffness; difficulty walking. Secondary indications are recorded as: Lower-leg pain; cold painful obstruction patterns; sore throat in traditional usage.
Is LV-7 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify LV-7 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.