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KI-02 (Ran Gu) Blazing Valley

Acupuncture Points on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin

  • Acupuncture Point Five Elements Ying-Spring & Fire Point
Clears deficiency heat
  • Regulates the Kidneys
  • Regulates the lower jiao
    • Pruritus vulvae, prolapse of uterus, irregular menstruation, nocturnal emission, hemoptysis, thirst, diarrhea, swelling and pain of the dorsum of foot, acute infantile omphalitis.

    Where is KI-02 located?

    • A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 338): On the medial side of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity.
    • Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 191): Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone.
    Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

    Sources & References

    Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus

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