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Kidney 6
Chinese Name:
Zhaohai (English translation: Shining Sea)
Location:
On the medial aspect of the foot, in the depression
below the tip of the medial malleolus.
Classification:
Master Point of the Yin Qiao Vessel (couple with
LU 7)
Indications:
- Dryness and soreness of throat,
constipation, retention of urine
- Irregular menstruation, bloody leukorrhea,
prolapse of uterus, pruritus vulvae
- Epilepsy
- Eye disorders
Functions:
Nourishes the Kidneys, clears deficiency-Heat,
regulates the Yin Qiao vessel, benefits the throat, benefits the eyes, calms the
Shen.
Notes:
KID 6 is one of the best points to nourish
Kidney Yin.
Needling:
Perpendicular insertion .3 - .5 cun. |
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