KI-06 (Zhao Hai) Shining Sea
Acupuncture Points on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin
- Confluent Point of the Yin Motility Vessel
Actions:
- Benefits the throat
- Nourishes the Kidneys and clears deficiency heat
- Regulates the Yin Motility vessel
- Calms the spirit
- Regulates the lower jiao
Indications:
- Irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, prolapse of uterus, pruritus vulvae, frequency of micturition, retention of urine, constipation, epilepsy, insomnia, sore throat, asthma.
Pont Location:
- A Manual of Acupuncture: 1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: In the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus.
Needling Method:
- Puncture Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.