Acupuncture - Kidney

Question 1

Kd 1 - Well Point

Answer 1

At junction of distal 1/3 and proximal 2/3 of the sole, from the base of the second toe to the heel. Point found in depression formed when foot in plantar flexion. PP 0.5 - 1.0 inch.

N: Second common plantar digital nerve

C: None

I: Hot flashes

A: Clears empty heat

Question 2

Kd 2 - Spring Point

Answer 2

Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression on the lower border of the navicular tuberosity. PP 0.5 - 1.0 inch.

N: Branches of the medial curral cutaneous nerve and the medial plantar nerve.

C: None

I: Irregular menses

A: Clears empty heat

Question 3

Kd 3 - Source Point of Kidney

Answer 3

In the depression between the medial malleolus and the calcaneal tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus. PP 0.5-1.0 inch or toward UB 60.

N: Tibial nerve

C: Posterior tibial artery and vein

I: Irregular menses

A: Clears empty heat

Question 4

Kd 6

Answer 4

In the depression of the lower border of the medial malleolus or 1 cun inferior to the prominence of the medial malleolus. Point found between tendon sheaths. PP 0.3 - 0.5 inch or PO 0.3 - 0.5 inch superiorly.

N: Tibial nerve

C: Posterior tibial artery and vein

I: Irregular menses

A: Clears empty heat

Question 5

Kd 7 - River Point

Answer 5

2 cun directly proximal to Kd 3, on the anterior border of the calcaneal tendon. PP 0.5 - 1.0 inch.

N: Tibial nerve

C: Posterior tibial artery and vein

I: Dysuria

A: Resolves dampness

Question 6

Kd 10 - He-Sea Point

Answer 6

With the knee flexed, point is on medial side of popliteal fossa between the semitendinosus and semimembranosus tendons, level with UB 40. PP 0.8 - 1.5 inch.

N: Medial femoral cutaneous nerve.

C: None

I: Dysuria

A: Resolves dampness

Question 7

Kd 16 - Penetrating Vessel Point

Answer 7

0.5 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, level with CV 8. PP 1.0 - 1.5 inch.

N: Tenth intercostal nerve

C: Peritoneal cavity in thinner patients

I: Abdominal pain

A: Relieves pain

Question 8

Kd 27

Answer 8

In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. PO 0.5 - 1.0 inch along the inferior border of the clavicle.

N: Medial supraclavicular nerve

C: Lung - pneumothorax risk

I: Chest pain

A: Opens the chest

Question 9

Indications and actions for Kd 1, 2, 3 and 6?

Answer 9

Kd 1 - Indicated for Hot Flashes

Kd 2, 3, 6 - Indicated for irregular menses

Kd 1, 2, 3, 6 - Action of Clear empty heat

Question 10

Indication and action for Kd 7 and 10?

Answer 10

Kd 7, 10 - Indicated for dysuria

Kd 7, 10 - Action of Resolves dampness

Question 11

Indication and action for Kd 16?

Answer 11

Kd 16 - Indicated for Abdominal Pain

Kd 16 - Action of Relieves pain

Question 12

Indication and action for Kd 27?

Answer 12

Kd 27 - Indicated for Chest pain

Kd 27 - Action of Opens the chest