Liang Qiu, also known as "liang" and "qiu", refers to the function of this acupoint in restraining the downward excretion of the stomach meridian. The name implies that the water from the yin market acupoint passes down to this acupoint. The muscles around this acupoint act as a barrier, causing the water to overflow and pass over the "liang" (beam), hence the name. Now let's take a detailed look at the accurate location and function of Liang Qiu.
Accurate Location of Liang Qiu
Precise location: Bend your knee, on the front of the thigh, on the line connecting the anterior superior iliac spine and the lateral end of the patella, 2 inches above the lower edge of the patella.
Easy way to locate: Sit upright, exert force to straighten the lower limbs, and the center of the depression above the outer upper margin of the patella is the acupoint.
Anatomical Structure of Liang Qiu Acupoint
Located in the middle of the rectus femoris muscle; it is innervated by the lateral circumflex femoral artery and vein; and it is supplied by the anterior cutaneous branches of the femoral nerve and the lateral cutaneous branches of the femoral nerve.
Functions and Effects of Liang Qiu Acupoint
Functions: Regulating the stomach meridian, relieving qi stagnation and pain, relaxing tendons and promoting circulation.
Mechanism of action: 1. This acupoint belongs to the stomach meridian and is an acupoint on the stomach meridian. It is a place where qi and blood of the stomach meridian gather deeply. It has a strong effect in regulating the qi of the stomach and promoting the circulation of the stomach meridian. It is good at treating acute and painful conditions of the stomach meridian and organs. It is used to treat bloating and stomach pain. As the stomach meridian passes through the breast, which is considered to be related to the stomach in traditional Chinese medicine, this acupoint can also dredge the breast meridian, dissolve stasis, reduce swelling and pain, and treat mastitis and breast pain. 2. This acupoint is located near the knee joint on the stomach meridian, and it has the function of regulating and promoting the qi of the knee. It can promote qi circulation, dispel wind and cold, eliminate dampness and heat, relax tendons, reduce swelling and pain, and can treat various knee joint swelling and pain, difficulty in flexion and extension, and lower limb paralysis.
Main diseases treated: 1. Stomach pain, bloating, breast distension, mastitis; 2. Knee joint swelling and pain, difficulty in flexion and extension, lower limb paralysis.
Commonly Used Combinations with Liang Qiu Acupoint
For stomach pain and bloating, it can be combined with Zhongwan and Zusanli; for breast disorders, it can be combined with Rugen, Tanzhong, and Jianjing; for knee joint swelling and pain, difficulty in flexion and extension, it can be combined with Yanglingquan, Yinlingquan, and Xuehai; for lower limb paralysis, it can be combined with Huantiao, Yanglingquan, and Zusanli.
Massage Method for Health Care of Liang Qiu Acupoint
Use the thumb to knead the Liang Qiu acupoint for 1-3 minutes each time. Massage regularly every day to regulate the digestive function of the spleen and stomach and stay away from the troubles of stomach pain and spasms.
