KI10 - Yingu (Kidney Point 10)

Point features

Where is it located

KI10 is located in the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of the semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles, at the medial edge of the knee, with the knee flexed.

Functions

• He-Sea and Water point of the Kidney meridian
• Tonifies Kidney Yin and drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao
• Regulates the Bladder and harmonizes the lower abdomen
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Genital pain and swelling
• Urination difficulties
• Retention
• Incontinence, dysuria
• Lower back pain and inner knee joint pain
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with KI10, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Yingu, 'Yin Valley', is a key point for draining Damp-Heat from the lower body and tonifying Kidney Yin. Indicated in chronic urogenital disorders, recurrent infections, and gynecological deficiency syndromes. Also used for medial joint pain from deficiency and chronic pelvic inflammation.

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