Liver 6, Zhong Du
中都, zhōng dū, "Central Metropolis"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Da Yin	dà yīn	大陰	Great Yin
Tai Yin	tài yīn	太陰	Supreme Yin
Zhong Xi	zhōng xī	中郄	Central Cleft

Meridian: Liver	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM 7 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the midline of the medial surface of the tibia. Deadman 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.
Innervation: The branch of the saphenous nerve.	Vasculature: The great saphenous vein.
Cautions: No cautions at this time	Technique: CAM Puncture subcutaneously 0.5-0.8 inch. Deadman

Special Groups:

Xi-Cleft Point - Liver

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Liver 6, Zhong Du中都, zhōng dū, "Central Metropolis"

Liver 6, Zhong Du
中都, zhōng dū, "Central Metropolis"