KI4 - Dazhong (Kidney Point 4)

Point features

Where is it located

KI4 is located posterior to the medial malleolus, about 0.5 cun below KI3, at the point where the Achilles tendon inserts into the calcaneus.

Functions

• Luo-Connecting point of the Kidney meridian
• Strengthens the Kidney-Bladder connection
• Stabilizes emotions, calms the Shen

What is it for

• Urinary incontinence
• Enuresis
• Lower back pain
• Pelvic emptiness
• Anxiety, fear, emotional instability

📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with KI4, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Dazhong, 'Great Center', is widely used in cases of emotional instability related to the Kidney (Zhi). It also acts on the Luo connection with the Bladder, making it helpful for chronic urinary disorders or difficulty managing emotions such as fear and insecurity.

Available on the AcupointsMap app:

• Interactive 3D visualization of the point
• Complete functions and therapeutic indications
• Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
• Complete pathway of the meridian of Kidneys
• Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
• Associated pathology sheets
• Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin

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