KI5 - Shuiquan (Kidney Point 5)
Point features
Where is it located
KI5 is located 1 cun below KI3, in the depression anterior and superior to the calcaneus, on the medial border of the foot.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Xi-Cleft point of the Kidney meridian
- Regulates the menstrual cycle and the Lower Jiao
- Tonifies Kidney Yin in acute conditions
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Irregular menstruation
- Acute dysmenorrhea
- Hot flashes from Yin Deficiency
- Cyclic pelvic and lumbar pain
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with KI5, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Shuiquan, 'Water Spring', is mainly used in TCM gynecology to regulate menstruation in cases of Yin Deficiency with acute symptoms such as night sweats, vaginal dryness, and intense pelvic pain. Effective when combined with SP6 and KI3.
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The iáomai module dedicated to acupuncture
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- 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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