Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin (KI)
The Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin is the congenital foundation (prenatal root) of the human body. It is the meridian that has the most connections with the zang-fu organs. This meridian originates from the sole of the foot, terminates at the acupoint Shufu (KI-27) on the chest, and mainly travels along the medial aspect of the lower limb and the anterior aspect of the trunk, running along both sides of the anterior midline.
Active Hours
You hour, Kidney Meridian
Functions
The Lingshu (Spiritual Pivot), in the chapter "Meridians" (Jing Mai), records concerning the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin: "...coughing and spitting of blood, wheezing with a hoarse panting sound, inability to sit still and constant desire to stand up, and dim vision as if unable to see clearly..."
Related Conditions
Visceral patterns (Zang-fu symptoms): The kidney governs water and stores essence. When it is in dysfunction, symptoms such as edema, seminal emission, impotence, irregular menstruation, palpitations, susceptibility to fright, deafness and blurred vision, loosening of teeth, and hair loss may occur. Meridian patterns (Jing-luo symptoms): When the Kidney Meridian is diseased, it may easily give rise to vexation and heart pain, insomnia with excessive dreaming, heat in the five centers (palms, soles, and chest), cold hands and feet, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, dizziness and vertigo, and other symptoms.
Daily Care
The kidney is the congenital foundation (prenatal root). It stores the reproductive essence and the essence of the five zang and six fu organs. During the You hour (5:00–7:00 p.m.), the kidney enters its peak period for storing essence. This is the optimal time for sexual activity, as one can engage in it without subsequent worries. For those with impaired kidney function, such as impotence or premature ejaculation, massaging the acupoints along the Kidney Meridian at this time yields the most noticeable results. During evening rest, use your palms or a massage tool to apply patting and tapping stimulation to the acupoints along the pathway of the Kidney Meridian. Each patting session of about 10 minutes is sufficient. For key acupoints such as Yongquan (KI-1) and Taixi (KI-3), they can be massaged individually or treated with moxibustion.
Acupoints
Yongquan Point (KI-1 / Gushing Spring, also known as Dichong, Juexin)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Yongquan (KI-1 / Gushing Spring). Learn its benefits for emergency resuscitation, hypertension, headache, sore throat, and impotence – the Kidney meridian Jing-Well point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Rangu Point (KI-2 / Burning Valley, also known as Longyuan, Longquan)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Rangu (KI-2 / Burning Valley). Learn its benefits for irregular menstruation, chest distension, diabetes, and spermatorrhea – the Kidney meridian Ying-Spring point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Taixi Point (KI-3 / Great Stream, also known as Lüxi)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Taixi (KI-3 / Great Stream). Learn its benefits for lumbar pain, tinnitus, deafness, reproductive disorders, and insomnia – the Kidney meridian Yuan-Source point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Dazhong Point (KI-4 / Great Bell)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Dazhong (KI-4 / Great Bell). Learn its benefits for sore throat, lumbar pain, and heel pain – the Kidney meridian Luo-Connecting point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shuiquan Point (KI-5 / Water Spring)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Shuiquan (KI-5 / Water Spring). Learn its benefits for difficult urination, heel pain, blurred vision, and menstrual disorders – the Kidney meridian Xi-Cleft point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zhaohai Point (KI-6 / Shining Sea, also known as Yinqiao, Louyin)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Zhaohai (KI-6 / Shining Sea). Learn its benefits for chronic pharyngitis, insomnia, constipation, and menstrual disorders – the Eight Confluent point of the Yin Qiao Vessel – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Fuliu Point (KI-7 / Returning Flow, also known as Funei, Fuliu, Changyang, Waiming, Waishu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Fuliu (KI-7 / Returning Flow). Learn its benefits for sweating disorders, edema, lumbar pain, and menopausal syndrome – the Kidney meridian mother point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Jiaoxin Point (KI-8 / Faithful Exchange, also known as Yinqiao)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Jiaoxin (KI-8 / Faithful Exchange). Learn its benefits for irregular menstruation, constipation, dysentery, and gynecological disorders – the meeting point of Kidney and Yin Qiao – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zhubin Point (KI-9 / Guest of the Mansion)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Zhubin (KI-9 / Guest of the Mansion). Learn its benefits for nephritis, cystitis, hernia, and hyperuricemia – the meeting point of Kidney and Yin Wei – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Yingu Point (KI-10 / Yin Valley)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Yingu (KI-10 / Yin Valley). Learn its benefits for spermatorrhea, impotence, irregular menstruation, and urinary disorders – the Kidney meridian He-Sea point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Henggu Point (KI-11 / Horizontal Bone, also known as Xiaji)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Henggu (KI-11 / Horizontal Bone). Learn its benefits for spermatorrhea, impotence, enuresis, and urinary retention – the meeting point of Kidney and Chong – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Dahe Point (KI-12 / Great Radiance, also known as Yingguan)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Dahe (KI-12 / Great Radiance). Learn its benefits for impotence, premature ejaculation, prostatitis, infertility, and menstrual disorders – the meeting point of Kidney and Chong – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Qixue Point (KI-13 / Qi Point, also known as Baomen, Zihu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Qixue (KI-13 / Qi Point). Learn its benefits for irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, impotence, and urinary retention – the meeting point of Kidney and Chong – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Siman Point (KI-14 / Four Fullness, also known as Suifu, Suizhong)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Siman (KI-14 / Four Fullness). Learn its benefits for irregular menstruation, enuresis, edema, and abdominal pain – the meeting point of Kidney and Chong – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zhongzhu Point (KI-15 / Middle Pouring)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Zhongzhu (KI-15 / Middle Pouring). Learn its benefits for abdominal distension, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation – the meeting point of Kidney and Chong – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Huangshu Point (KI-16 / Membrane Shu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Huangshu (KI-16 / Membrane Shu). Learn its benefits for gastric spasm, habitual constipation, enteritis, and abdominal pain – the meeting point of Kidney and Chong – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shangqu Point (KI-17 / Shang Tune)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Shangqu (KI-17 / Shang Tune). Learn its benefits for abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and dysentery – the meeting point of Kidney and Chong – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shiguan Point (KI-18 / Stone Pass, also known as Shimen)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Shiguan (KI-18 / Stone Pass). Learn its benefits for abdominal distension, vomiting, hiccups, and gynecological disorders – the meeting point of Kidney and Chong – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Yindu Point (KI-19 / Yin Metropolis, also known as Shigong)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Yindu (KI-19 / Yin Metropolis). Learn its benefits for abdominal distension, pain, vomiting, constipation, and infertility – the meeting point of Kidney and Chong – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Futonggu Point (KI-20 / Abdominal Valley of Passage, commonly known as Tonggu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Futonggu (KI-20 / Abdominal Valley of Passage). Learn its benefits for abdominal pain, vomiting, heart pain, palpitations, and epilepsy – the meeting point of Kidney and Chong – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Youmen Point (KI-21 / Mysterious Gate)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Youmen (KI-21 / Mysterious Gate). Learn its benefits for abdominal pain, vomiting, indigestion, and diarrhea – the meeting point of Kidney and Chong – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Bulang Point (KI-22 / Corridor of Steps)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Bulang (KI-22 / Corridor of Steps). Learn its benefits for cough, wheezing, chest pain, and mastitis – the Kidney meridian point for soothing the chest – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shenfeng Point (KI-23 / Spirit Seal)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Shenfeng (KI-23 / Spirit Seal). Learn its benefits for cough, wheezing, chest fullness, and mastitis – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Lingxu Point (KI-24 / Spirit Mound)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Lingxu (KI-24 / Spirit Mound). Learn its benefits for cough, asthma, chest pain, mastitis, intercostal neuralgia, and insomnia – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shencang Point (KI-25 / Spirit Storehouse)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Shencang (KI-25 / Spirit Storehouse). Learn its benefits for cough, asthma, chest pain, and myocardial infarction – the Kidney meridian point for soothing the chest – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Yuzhong Point (KI-26 / Prosperous Center, also known as Yuzhongshu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Yuzhong (KI-26 / Prosperous Center). Learn its benefits for cough, wheezing, and chest fullness – the Kidney meridian point for soothing the chest – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shufu Point (KI-27 / Transport Mansion)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Shufu (KI-27 / Transport Mansion). Learn its benefits for chronic wheezing, bronchitis, asthma, vomiting, and chest fullness – the meeting point of Kidney and Pericardium – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
