KD 1-6 Flashcards
KD 1 Classification
Jing-Well and Wood Point
KD 1 Location
On the sole, in the depression when the foot is in plantar flexion, approximately at the junction of the anterior one-third and posterior two-thirds of the line connecting the base of the 2nd and 3rd toes
KD 1 Action
- Descends excess from the head
- Calms the spirit
- Revives consciousness and rescues yang
KD 1 Indication
Descending and stimulating of kidneys
KD 2 Classification
Ying-Spring and Fire Point
KD 2 Location
Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone
KD 2 Actions
- Clears deficiency heat
- Regulates the Kidneys
- Regulates the lower jiao
KD 2 Indication
Water heated here to ascend
Does NOT nourish yin
KD 3 Classification
Shu-Stream, Yuan Source and Earth Point
KD 3 Location
In the depression between the tip of the medial malleolus and Achille’s tendon
KD 3 Action
- Nourishes Kidney Yin and clears deficiency heat
- Tonifies Kidney Yang
- Anchors the Qi and benefits the Lung
- Strengthens the lumbar spine
KD 3 Indication
Super tonic for any Kidney Xu
KD 4 Classification
Luo-Connecting Point
KD 4 Location
Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression anterior to the medial side of the attachment of Achille’s tendon
KD 4 Action
- Reinforces the Kidneys
- Anchors the Qi and benefits the Lung
- Strengthens the will and dispels fear
KD 4 Indication
Asthma
KD 5 Classification
Xi-Cleft of the Kidney Channel
KD 5 Location
1 cun directly below KD3 in the depression of the medial side of the tuberosity of the calcaneum
KD 5 Action
- Regulates the Penetrating & Conception vessels
& benefits menstruation
KD 5 Indication
Gyno issues
Masses in LJ
Regulates uterine blood (xu and stag)
KD 6 Classification
Confluent Point of the Yin Motility vessel
KD 6 Location
In the depression below the tip of the medial malleolus
KD 6 Action
- Benefits the throat
- Nourishes the Kidneys and clears deficiency heat
- Regulates the Yin Motility vessel (Qiao)
- Calms the spirit
- Regulates the lower jiao
KD 6 Indication
Best point to nourish Yin
Insomnia with UB 62
Nighttime epilepsy
