Nèi Xī Yǎn (内膝眼) — Inner Knee Eye
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1. Overview
Nèi Xī Yǎn (内膝眼) is a classical extra (non-channel) acupuncture point — Inner Knee Eye. 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 Nèi Xī Yǎn as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
With the knee flexed, on the lower border of patella, in the depression on the medial side of patellar ligament.
3. Actions
- Improves the joint movement
4. Indications
5. Needling
Insert the needle perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 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
Nèi Xī Yǎn (Inner Knee Eye) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use Nèi Xī Yǎn as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Arthritis. Each treatment is individually designed 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.
