Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

2 cun proximal to the highest prominence of the medial malleo-

lus, posterior to the medial border of the tibia.

How to find

KID-8is located on the same level as ➞KID-7, but slightly

closer to the border of the tibia (approximately 0.5 cun).

Needling

Vertically 0.5–1 cun

Actions/Indications

● Regulates menstruation, regulates the ren maiand chong mai

● Clears Heat and eliminates Dampness from the Lower Burner

● Treats blockages of the yin qiao mai

Special features

Xi-cleft point of the yin qiao mai

KID-8 Exchange Belief JIAOXIN

KID-7

KID-3

LIV-5

KID-8

2 cun

0.5 cun

SP-5

SP-1

SP-2 SP-3

SP-4 KID-2

KID-6 KID-5

KID-4

KID-3

SP-6

LIV-4

KID-8

KID-7

2 cun

KID-7

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