Acupoint+KI-6+(Zhao+Hai)

** KI6 ** ** • **   **Zhao Hai**  ** ** • **   Kidney 6 **  Shining Sea. Intersecting Point on Kidney Channel with the Yin Motility Vessel. = = =Location=  //On the medial ankle, in the depression 1 cun inferior to the medial malleolus.//

=Point Summary= //Benefits The Throat Benefits the Kidneys Regulates the Yin Motility Vessel Calms the Spirit Regulates the Lower Burner Clears Deficiency Heat// master point of yin qiao; think dryness; moistens yin; deficiency chronic sore throat

=Needling=

Depth:
0.3-0.5 cun

Technique:
Puncture Perpendicularly

Contraindications:
None

=General Indications=

Functions
calms spirit or mind; moistens throat; tonifies KD yin; moistens eyes; promotes uterine function

Indications
chronic pharyngitis; tonsillitis; epileptic seizures that occur more at night; deficient yin asthma, constipation, insomnia; dry throat; eye pain from dryness; vaginal discharge like chronic leucorrhoea; vaginal dryness (menopause or other); major for bui

Special Notes
master point of yin qiao; with LU-7 to moisten throat

=Diagnostic Indications:= Constipation ** • ** Edema ** • ** Genital Itching ** • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hemiplegia **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Insomnia **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Leukorrhea **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Menses Irregular **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Seizures **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Throat Dryness **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Throat Soreness **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Urination Frequent **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Uterine Prolapse **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> • ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">