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