Kidney

Question 1

KD 1 location

Answer 1

On the sole of the foot, between the 2nd and 4rd metatarsals

Question 2

KD1 actions

Answer 2

Descends excess from the head, excess above, deficiency below, Loss of consciousness

Question 3

KD2 location

Answer 3

In the depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity

Question 4

KD 2 actions

Answer 4

Clears deficiency heat, Regulates KD and lower jiao

Question 5

KD3 location

Answer 5

In the depression between the Achille’s tendon and the medial malleolus

Question 6

KD 3 actions

Answer 6

Nourishes KD Yin, clears Empty Heat, Tonifies KD Yin, Clears Empty Heat, Tonifies KD Yang

*Yuan Source on Yin channels: tonifies the related organ.

Question 7

KD 4 location

Answer 7

0.5 cun posterior to the midpoint of the line between KD 3 and KD 5, on the anterior border of the achilles

Question 8

KD 6 location

Answer 8

1 fun below the prominence of the medial malleolus in the groove formed between 2 ligamentous bundles

Question 9

KD 6 actions

Answer 9

Regulates the Yin Qiao 
Benefits the throat especially due to deficiency heat 
Calms the spirit 
LU7, KD 6- throat, chest, lung 
Disorders of the LB 
eye disorders

Question 10

KD 7 location

Answer 10

Ont he anterior border of the Achilles

Question 11

KD 7 actions

Answer 11

Regulates Water
Treats edema
regulates sweating
Tonifies KD Yang

Question 12

KD 10 location

Answer 12

Medial end of the popliteal crease, between semitendinosus and semimembranosus

Question 13

KD 10 actions

Answer 13

Clears damp heat from the LB
Cooling Pt.
Benefits KD