KID-7 Returning Current FULIU - Acupuncture Points
Location
[KID-7 Returning Current FULIU - Acupuncture Points] 2 cun proximal to?KID-3,at the anterior border of the Achilles tendon.
How to find
First,locate?KID-3 on the level of the higest prominence of the
medial malleolus(?3.6.2),in the depression between the mal-
leolus and the Achilles tendon.From?KID-3,measure 2 cun in
a proximal direction(towards the knee joint)and locate KID-7 in
a depression at the anterior border of the Achilles tendon.
Located on the same level,but more medially,is?KID-8
(2 cun directly proximal to the medial malleolus).
Needling
Vertically 0.5–1 cun
Actions/Indications
Regulates the water passages and treats oedema,strengthens
the Kidneys(especially Kidney Yang),drains Dampness and
clears Damp-Heat
For disorders of the Intestines due to Damp-Heat
Strengthens the lumbar region
Special features
Jing-river point,Metal point,tonification point
Category: Acupuncture Points




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