Names Of Dazhong
KD 4 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Large Goblet
- Pinyin Name: Dazhong
- Chinese Character: 大鐘
Where Is KD 4 ?
KD 4 Location
- Posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in a depression anterior to the medial attachment of the achilles tendon.
- For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.
What Is KD 4 Used For?
KD 4 Clinical Usages
- Luo Connecting Point - can be used to treat the LI (opposite the chinese clock).
- Important point for somnolence, fright/fear, palpitations, reluctance to interact with others.
- Cough, asthma, wheezing, shortness of breath, painful/sore throat.
- Chronic low back pain from KD Deficiency.
- Local point for heel/ankle issues - pain, strain.
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How Is KD 4 Categorized?
What Diagnostic Patterns May Use KD 4 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Conditions May Use KD 4 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Points Are Near KD 4 ?
UB 60 Kunlun Mountains
- Main point for pain anywhere along the spine (UB 40 may be used more for pain in the middle of the spine).
- Main point for chronic low back pain a/or problems of pain a/or numbness in the lower limbs.
- Main point for headache and other excesses effecting the head.
- Induce labor or promote discharge of a retained placent.
LV 4 Mound Center
- Generally, moves stagnation and clears heat - Hepatitis, Jaundice
- Lin Disorders.
- Medial Knee/ankle pain.
Where Do I Go Next?
List Of Related Points
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