KID-5 Water Spring SHUIQUAN - Acupuncture Points
Location
[KID-5 Water Spring SHUIQUAN - Acupuncture Points] 1 cun distal to ➞ KID-3, in a depression over the joint space between the talus and calcaneus.
How to find
First, locate ➞ KID-3 on the level of the highest prominence of
the medial malleolus (➞ 3.6.2), in a depression between the
malleolus and the Achilles tendon. From KID-3, palpate 1 cun in
an inferior direction to a palpable depression over the joint space
between the talus and calcaneus. This is the location of KID-5.
KID-5 Water Spring SHUIQUAN -2
Needling
0.3–0.5 cun obliquely to vertically superior to the margin of the
bone.
Actions/Indications
● Regulates the chong mai and ren mai, benefits menstruation
and urination
Special features
Xi-cleft point. Especially indicated for acute disorders and painful
conditions.
Category: Acupuncture Points
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