Zhongfeng (LV4)
Zhongfeng (LV4), “Middle Seal”, is a point on the Liver meridian. It is point 4 of the 14 on the channel. Jing-River of the Liver: moves stagnant Qi in the lower abdomen and frees the ankle.
Location
On the anteromedial aspect of the ankle, in the depression medial to the tibialis anterior tendon, anterior to the medial malleolus.
Functions according to tradition
Jing-River of the Liver: moves stagnant Qi in the lower abdomen and frees the ankle.
Traditional indications
- Ankle pain
- Hernia
- Genital pain
- Jaundice
- Urinary retention
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Fourth of the transport points: the Qi “moves” with greater volume. It is traditionally related to cough, dyspnea and changes in the voice.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- KI11 Henggu (Kidney): Genital pain, Urinary retention
- SP5 Shangqiu (Spleen): Ankle pain, Jaundice
- KI16 Huangshu (Kidney): Hernia, Jaundice
- BL28 Pangguangshu (Bladder): Urinary retention
- BL39 Weiyang (Bladder): Urinary retention
- BL53 Baohuang (Bladder): Urinary retention
Point profile
- Code
- LV4
- Pinyin name
- Zhōng Fēng
- Characters
- 中封
- Translation
- Middle Seal
- Meridian
- Liver
- Element
- Wood
- Classification
- Jing-River
- Topics
- Ankle, Hernia, Urination
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
