KD 5 - Acupuncture Point - Shuiquan | Chinese Medicine Theory

Names Of Shuiquan

KD 5 Acupuncture Point

English Name: Water Spring
Pinyin Name: Shuiquan
Chinese Character: 水泉

Meridian Information

Where Is KD 5 ?

KD 5 Location

1 cun directly below KI 3 in a depression on the medial side of the tuberosity of the calcaneum.
For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

All Locations

What Is KD 5 Used For?

KD 5 Clinical Usages

Generally nourishes Yin and Blood and moves the uterus.
KD related menstrual issues, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea (pain/cramps), delayed menstruation, sensations of oppression below the heart (possibly at onset of menstruation).
Uterine prolapse.

All Functions

There Are 27 Points Along The (KD) Kidney Meridian ...

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How Is KD 5 Categorized?

KD 5 Acupuncture Point Associations

Xi Cleft Point

Point Categories

What Diagnostic Patterns May Use KD 5 ?

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".

TCM Patterns

What Conditions May Use KD 5 ?

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".

Conditions Treated

What Points Are Near KD 5 ?

LV 4 Mound Center

Generally, moves stagnation and clears heat - Hepatitis, Jaundice
Lin Disorders.
Medial Knee/ankle pain.

LV 4

SP 5 Shang Hill

Tonifies the spleen and resolves dampness - lethargy, desire to lie down, abdominal distention.
Calms the spirit - manic depression, anxiety, excessive thinking.
Speech disorders, stiffness at root of tongue.

SP 5

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.

UB 60

Where Do I Go Next?

KD 4 KD 6 (KD) Kidney Meridian Graphic (KD) Kidney Meridian Locations (KD) Kidney Meridian Functions (KD) Kidney Meridian Info All Meridians

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