Zhongdu point is the Shu point of the Foot Jueyin Liver Channel, with the meaning of the water vapor emitted from Ligou, which gathers into a water body after reaching this point, forming a wet field of water, located in the lower part of the sky. This point is like the center of collection and dispersion of the Qi of the Liver Channel, so it is named. Below, we will give a detailed explanation of the accurate position diagram and function of Zhongdu.

Accurate position diagram of Zhongdu

Accurate positioning: 7 cun above the medial malleolus, in the middle of the medial side of the ankle joint.

Selection of acupoint: Located on the medial side of the lower leg, 3 vertical fingers above the Gougu point (on the medial side of the lower leg, 5 cun above the tip of the calcaneus, in the middle of the medial side of the ankle joint), gently press and feel a tingling sensation, which is the Zhongdu point.

Anatomy of Zhongdu point

On the medial side of the ankle joint, there is the great saphenous vein, and there is a small saphenous nerve branch on the medial side of the lower leg.

Functions and effects of Zhongdu point

Zhongdu is the Shu point of the Foot Jueyin Liver Channel, with the functions of soothing the liver and regulating qi, regulating blood and adjusting the menstrual cycle, and promoting pulse and relieving pain.

This point is located on the medial side of the lower leg, where the Qi of the Liver Channel is deeply concentrated, and it is also a reflection point for liver and gallbladder diseases. It is good for blood diseases and acute pain symptoms of the liver and its meridian. The Liver Channel rises from the foot, along the medial side of the ankle joint to the root of the thigh, around the genitals, enters the lower abdomen, and spreads to the chest and hypochondrium, so this point can treat kidney pain, abdominal distension caused by changes in the Liver Channel; Its effect of regulating blood and treating menstrual disorders, clearing heat and promoting diuresis to stop leukorrhea, can treat menstrual disorders caused by imbalance of blood stored in the liver, menstrual disorders, and persistent lochia due to blood stasis and dampness.

Zhongdu point application

Combined with Taichong point, return to Guanyuan point, Sanyinjiao, to soothe the liver and regulate qi to relieve pain, mainly for hernia, lower abdominal pain; Combined with Yinyangbai, Dadian, and Ai Zhu moxibustion at each point, it has the effect of relaxing the meridians and promoting blood circulation, mainly for menstrual disorders; Combined with return, Xuehai point, to soothe the liver and regulate qi and blood, mainly for postpartum lochia; Combined with Sanyinjiao and Yinlingquan, it has the effect of dispelling cold and relieving pain, mainly for cold and arthralgia of the lower leg.

Zhongdu point health massage method

Press and knead the Zhongdu point with the pad of the thumb, the amplitude should be slightly painful, with a slight tingling sensation, for 3-5 minutes each time, once in the morning and once in the evening every day, and persist in massaging every day, which has a very good nourishing effect on menstrual disorders, metrostaxis, and unclean lochia.