Acupuncture Points on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin
- Confluent Point of the Yin Motility Vessel
Benefits the throatNourishes the Kidneys and clears deficiency heat Regulates the Yin Motility vessel Calms the spirit Regulates the lower jiao
Irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, prolapse of uterus, pruritus vulvae, frequency of micturition, retention of urine, constipation, epilepsy, insomnia, sore throat, asthma.
Where is KI-06 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 344): 1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligamentous bundles.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 193): In the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus.
Puncture Perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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