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 |
| Swelling and pain of the throat, dry throat, plumstone qi (globus hystericus). Redness and pain of the eyes originating at the inner canthus, vision disturbed by seeing spots and stars, head wind, dizziness. Insomnia, somnolence, night-time epilepsy, sadness, fright, nightmares, five palms agitated and hot. Frequent urination, enuresis, dribbling urination in women, blood painful urinary dysfunction, oedema, constipation. Irregular menstruation, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, chronic cold of the uterus leading to infertility, difficult labour, persistent flow of lochia, post-partum dizziness, post-partum pain in the umbilical region, red and white leucorrhoea, uterine prolapse. Itching of the genitals, sudden involuntary erection, seminal emission, shan disorder, hypogastric pain. Hot or cold sensation in the lower abdomen, sudden turmoil disorder, distention and fullness of the chest and abdomen, oppressive sensation of the body. Tightness and contraction of the inner aspect of the leg, weariness or pain of the four limbs, cold damp leg qi, deficiency in the elderly, cramps of the feet and hands, hemiplegia.[36] |
| Energetics 3 |
| Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, infertility, uterine prolapse, genital itching, seminal emission |
| Energetics 4 |
| Frequent urination, incontinence, bloody urination, constipation, Sudden turmoil disorder, chest and abdominal fullness |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
| THREADING: GB40 to KD6 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; puncture form GB40 to K6; indicated for irregular menstruation, chest pain, sore throat, dry mouth, insomnia, ankle joint pain) [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.