KD-02, Rán Gǔ, 然谷, Blazing Valley
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| Categories |
| Ying-Spring and Fire Point |
| Location |
| The navicular tuberosity is the prominence found superior to the midpoint between the ball of the foot and the heel. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Clear heat: the strongest point on channel to clear deficient heat. |
| Energetics 2 |
| 1. heat rises to the upper jiao: throat painful obstruction, coughing of blood and wasting and thirsting disorder (Swelling of the inside of the throat: KI 2 and KID 3 (Supplementing Life). |
| Energetics 3 |
| 2. heat blazes in the lower jiao: genital itching, uterine prolapse, infertility, irregular menstruation, difficult urination |
| Energetics 4 |
| 3. expel internal wind: convulsion |
| Energetics 5 |
| 1. regulate B.M. 2. regulate urine 3. reproductive problems 4. local Qi and blood stagnation |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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