KD-06, Zhào Hǎi, 照海, Shining Sea
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| Categories |
| Confluent point of the Yin Qiao Mai |
| Location |
| 1.0 cun below the medial malleolus prominence • Between the two ligament bundles. |
| Needling |
| Type: Oblique Depth: 0.3 to 0.5 cun |
| Description: Oblique insertion directed superiorly 0.3 to 0.5 cun. |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| YIN QIAO CONFLUENCE POINT: regulate Yin Qiao mai, nourish KD Yin, soothe throat, clears deficiency heat, regulate lower jiao, calms spirit, foot INVERSION. If a patient has both insomnia and somnolence, then treat BL62 and KI6. If only insomnia, then BL62. Jet-lag-tonify KD6 and sedate BL62, for daytime arrival, drowsiness, brain fog or tonify BL62 and sedate K6 for insomnia (difficulty falling asleep, wake up frequently, dream disturbed sleep) |
| Energetics 2 |
| Dry throat, sore throat, plum pit Qi |
| Energetics 3 |
| Nightmares, five-palm heat |
| Energetics 4 |
| Frequent urination, incontinence, bloody urination, constipation |
| Energetics 5 |
| Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, infertility, uterine prolapse, genital itching, seminal emission |
| Energetics 6 |
| Sudden turmoil disorder, chest and abdominal fullness |
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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