Table 1. Acupoints location and benefit

Acupuncture Point Location Effects
ST35 – Dubi On anterior aspect of knee, in the depression lateral to the patella ligament. When knee is flexed, ST35 is located in depression lateral and inferior to patella ligaments. The lateral Xiyan is identical to ST35 Dubi. Expels Wind-DampBenefits knees
Xiyan – (Knee Eyes) On anterior aspect of knee, in the depression lateral to the patella ligament. When knee is flexed, ST35 is located in depression lateral and inferior to patella ligaments. The lateral Xiyan is identical to ST35 Dubi. Expels Wind-DampBenefits knees
Ashi point They are a kind of manifestation of reactions of acupoints, meridians and collaterals, which embody their dynamic features. Pressing reaction mainly manifested by sensations of comfort, pain, Pain relief
(Illustrations are modified from the WHO Standard 112 Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region, 2009 (ISBN978 92 9061 2487)