Acupuncture Points on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin
- Xi-Cleft of the Yin Motility Vessel
Regulates the Conception and Penetrating vessels and adjusts menstruationStops uterine bleeding Clears heat and drains damp from the lower jiao
Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, prolapse of uterus, diarrhea, constipation, pain and swelling of testis.
Where is KI-08 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 348): 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 (p. 193): 0.5 cun anterior to Fuliu (KI-7), 2 cun above Taixi (KI-3) posterior to the medial border of tibia.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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