Kidney Channel Flashcards
Where does the KD channel begin
beneath the little toe
where is KD1
sole of foot
where does the kidney primary channel travel
medial side of leg then .5 cun away from midline
the KD primary channel connects with which Zangfu
KD, BL, LV, LU, HT
KD Primary Channel meets with other channels at
SP6, DU1, Ren 3, Ren4, Ren 7, and Ren 17
Where does the KD channel terminate
root of tongue
What are the 5 principal functions of the Kidney channel
- storing essence and dominating reproduction, growth and development
- producing marrow, filling up the brain, dominating bones and assisting in the production of blood
- dominating water
- controlling the reception of qi
- opening into the ear and dominating the two lower yin (urethra and anus)
KD and ming men fire
kidney conserve and control the ming men fire
Kidney houses
the will
Kidney essence depletes from:
fear, emotional strain, overworking, excess sexual activity, natural decline of age
Kidney 1
Needling
Actions
Indications
Jing Well and Wood Point
Needling: perpendicular .5 to 1 cun
Action: descends excess from the head; calms the spirit; revives consciousness and rescues yang
Indications: loss of consciousness from wind stroke, epilepsy, agitation, insomnia
Kidney 2
Needling
Actions
Indications
Ying Spring and Fire Point
Needling: perpendicular insertion .5 to 1 cun
Actions: clears deficiency heat; regulates the kidneys; regulates the lower jiao
Indications: throat painful obstruction, itching of genitals, night sweats
Kidney 3
Needling
Actions
Indications
Shu Stream and Earth Point
- Can thread through UB 60
Needling: perpendicular .5 to 1 cun
Actions: Nourishes Kidney yin and clears deficiency heat; tonifies kidney yang; anchors the qi and benefits the lung; strength the lumbar spine
Indications: Wasting and thirsting disorder; insomnia; irregular menstuation
Kidney 4
Needling
Actions
Indications
Luo Connecting Point
Needling: oblique perpendicular insertion directed anteriorly .5 cun
Actions: reinforces the kidneys; anchors the qi and benefits the lung; strengthens the will and dispels fear
Indications: fear and unhappiness; stiffness and pain of the lumbar region; pain and swelling of the heel due to qi deficiency
Kidney 1
Needling
Actions
Indications
Xi Cleft point
Needling: oblique perpendicular insertion directed away from the bone, .3 to .5 cun
Actions: regulates the penetrating and conception vessels and benefits menstruation
Indications: amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, pain below the heart on onset of menstruation, prolapse of uterus