XL09 (Outer Ankle Tip)

外踝尖wài huái jiān

Extra Points: Lower limbs

Location of acupuncture point XL09 (Outer Ankle Tip)

Indications

Protocols

Location

On the protrusion of the external malleolus..

Cautions

Avoid in acute ankle injuries.

Indications

Conditions for which XL09 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Benefit Collaterals Benefit Collaterals Benefit Leg Gastrocnemius Tendon Benefit Leg Gastrocnemius Tendon Beriberi Gonorrhea Heat Hemiplegia Toothache Toothache Wind Pain Wind Pain Spasm Toe Spasm Toe Stroke Tinea Pedis Athlete's Foot Tinea Pedis Athlete's Foot Tonsillitis

Other points on the Extra Points: Lower limbs

XL01A XL01B XL02 XL03 XL04 XL05A XL05B XL06 XL07 XL08 XL10A XL10B XL10C XL10D XL10E XL10F XL10G XL10H XL11 XL12 XL13 XL14 XL15 XL16 XL17 XL18 XL19 XL20 XL21 XL22 XL23 XL24 XL25 XL26