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. |
| 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 |
| THREADING: KD2 to KD1 (Patient posture: supine or sitting on hair; puncture from K2 to K1 obliquely with 15 degree angle; indicated for sore throat, impotence, irregular menstruation, night sweating, foot neuropathy) [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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