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Kidney Channel
KI
–– KI-
27 Shufu
: transforms Phlegm, rectifies Stomach
counter-flow Qi.
•
Primary points for relieving pain:
–– KI-9
Zhubin
: for medial leg pains
–– KI-16
Huangshu
: for local pains, intestinal or
urinary pains;
–– KI-10
Yingu
: for genital pains.
KI-1
Yŏng Quán
(Bubbling Spring)
湧
Yŏng
gushing, bubble, surge, ascend
泉
Quán
spring, source, fountain
Refers to the quality of this point where Qi gushes out of the
Earth like a spring.
Alternate names:
地沖 (衝)
Di Chong
Earth Surge (Passage)
陰谷
Yin Gu
Yin Valley
足少陰合
Zu Shao Yin He
Foot Shao Yin Meeting
足心
Zu Xin
Foot Heart
Location
On the sole of the foot, between the second
and third metatarsals, ⅓ distance between the base of
the toes and the heel.
Functions
·
·
Jing
≈
Well point
·
·
Wood point
·
·
Draining (sedation) point
·
·
Connection with the fifth toe,
Jingjin
≈
Sinew/Ten-
dino-muscular channel starting point and
Zhiyin
BL-67
·
·
Strong sinking action: descends the excess Qi in the
head, settles the
Shen
≈
Spirit
Actions and Indications of KI-1
Supplements/tonifies Kidney Yin, clears Heat
·
·
Infertility
+
BL-32
Ciliao,
SP-5
Shangqiu
*6
·
·
Uterine prolapse
·
·
Impotence
·
·
Heat in the soles of the feet; athletes foot
·
·
Oedema
·
·
Anuria
·
·
Swelling under the eyes
·
·
Dark complexion
·
·
Greyish circles around the eyes
·
·
Diabetes
+
LR-2
Xingjian
*5
·
·
Diarrhoea
+
ST-36
Zusanli,
BL-57
Chengshan
·
·
Wind rash (urticarial)
+
GB-30
Huantiao
*6
·
·
High fever from
Biao
≈
External Cold
+
LI-4
Hegu,
LI-11
Quchi,
GB-39
Xuanzhong,
ST-36
Zusanli,
DM-
14
Dazhui
*7
·
·
Lumbar stiffness and pain
+
DM-2
Yaoshu,
BL-40
Weizhong,
BL-27
Xiaochangshu
, BL-28
Pangguang-
shu
*7
·
·
Menopausal hot flashes
+
LR-3
Taichong,
HE-6
Yinxi,
RM-4
Guanyuan
*MI
Subdues internal Wind and clears empty Fire, restores
consciousness
·
·
Shock; Heat-stroke; collapse
·
·
Coma from intoxication
+
ST-36
Zusanli
*MI
·
·
Convulsions
+
EP
Sishencong,
DM-18
Qiangjian
*6
·
·
Epilepsy
+
PE-8
Laogong
*21
;
or
+
DM-6
Jizhong
*6
;
or
+
DM-24
Shenting,
DM-25
Suliao
*7
·
·
Hypertension (elevated minima)
·
·
Running piglet (panic attacks)
·
·
Taiyang
headaches
·
·
Vertigo
+
ST-2
Sibai,
BL-11
Dazhu
*6
;
or
+
DM-24
Shenting,
DM-23
Shangxing,
BL-45
Yixi,
LU-10
Yuji,
SP-2
Dadu
*6
·
·
Nosebleeds (epistaxis); tinnitus
Harmonises Heart and Kidney
·
·
Palpitations
·
·
Sore throat
+
KI-4
Dazhong
*4
·
·
Hoarse voice
·
·
Dry throat, throat
Bi
≈
Impediment/obstruction
+
KI-2
Rangu
*4
·
·
Loss of voice
+
LI-4
Hegu,
GB-35
Yangjiao
*3
·
·
Tonsillitis
·
·
Chronic cough
+
RM-6
Qihai,
ST-40
Fenglong
*15
·
·
Chest tightness
KI-1
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