KI7 - Fuliu (Kidney Point 7)

Point features

Where is it located

KI7 is located 2 cun above KI3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon, in the visible depression beside the tendon when the foot is flexed.

Functions

• Jing-River and Metal point of the Kidney meridian
• Tonifies Kidney Yang and strengthens water metabolism
• Stops sweating (spontaneous and night), drains Dampness
• Further information available in the app

What is it for

• Excessive sweating (day or night)
• Edema
• Fluid retention
• Low back pain due to Yang deficiency
• Further information available in the app

In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with KI7, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Fuliu, 'Returning Flow', is a key point for regulating fluid metabolism. Used in TCM to tonify Kidney Yang, it is effective for night sweats, edema, cold sensitivity, and chronic low back pain from Yang deficiency. Often combined with DU4 or CV6.

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