KD-03, Tài Xī, 太溪, Supreme Stream
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| Categories |
| Shu-Stream, Yuan-Source |
| Location |
| In the depression between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the prominence of the medial malleolus. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| YUAN SOURCE: Major point for KD Zang issues. Nourish KD yin. Clears KD xu heat. Tonify KD yang. Strengthen lumbar region. Nourish yin to help the yang. |
| Energetics 2 |
| SHU-STREAM: KD organ and channel issues: headache, dizziness, lower back pain and weakness, asthma, dyspnea, sore throat, tooth ache, constipation, diarrhea, frequent urination - especially at night, urinary incontinence, deafness, tinnitus |
| Energetics 3 |
| KD and Chong/Ren: Infertility, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea |
| Energetics 4 |
| Lumbar region: lower back pain or weakness |
| Energetics 5 |
| KD to the heart: insomnia, anxiety, poor memory, lucid dreams, palm heat • KD to the lungs: asthma, shortness of breath, dyspnea |
| Energetics 6 |
| THREADING: BL60 to KD3 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; puncture from BL60 to KD3; indicated for headache, stiff neck, upper back tension, heel pain, toothache, sore throat, irregular menstruation)[Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
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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