KI-08 (Jiao Xin) Intersection Reach

Acupuncture Points on this Channel KI-01 KI-02 KI-03 KI-04 KI-05 KI-06 KI-07 KI-08 KI-09 KI-10 KI-11 KI-12 KI-13 KI-14 KI-15 KI-16 KI-17 KI-18 KI-19 KI-20 KI-21 KI-22 KI-23 KI-24 KI-25 KI-26 KI-27

Acupuncture Points on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin

• Xi-Cleft of the Yin Motility Vessel

Actions:

• Regulates the Conception and Penetrating vessels and adjusts menstruation
• Stops uterine bleeding
• Clears heat and drains damp from the lower jiao

Indications:

• Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, prolapse of uterus, diarrhea, constipation, pain and swelling of testis.

Pont Location:

• A Manual of Acupuncture: On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to Taixi KID-3 and 0.5 cun anterior to Fuliu KID-7, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
• Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: 0.5 cun anterior to Fuliu (KI-7), 2 cun above Taixi (KI-3) posterior to the medial border of tibia.

Needling Method:

• Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.