Names Of Shuiquan
KD 5 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Water Spring
- Pinyin Name: Shuiquan
- Chinese Character: 水泉
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?.
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.
There Are 27 Points Along The (KD) Kidney Meridian ...
Related Posts From Our Blog
Blog Posts Concerning Acupuncture
Do Men and Women Respond Differently To Acupuncture? And What Does It Mean?- Study Finds Acupuncture Effective for Chronic Tinnitus
- What is Cupping...? and other techniques "acupuncturists" use
- Reduction of Insulin Sensitivity from Acupuncture in Diabetes and Obesity
- My Liver is What?
- Acupuncture Injections With Enercel May Help ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Acupuncture effective for Bell's Palsy - Peripheral Facial Paralysis
- Meta-Analysis Finds Acupuncture with Moxibustion Most Effective Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Light Acupuncture at LI 4 Helpful for Infantile Colic
- Acupuncture Treatment Basics For Male and Female Fertility Issues
How Is KD 5 Categorized?
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".
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".
What Points Are Near KD 5 ?
LV 4 Mound Center
- Generally, moves stagnation and clears heat - Hepatitis, Jaundice
- Lin Disorders.
- Medial Knee/ankle pain.
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.
Where Do I Go Next?
List Of Related Points
Follow, Join, and Participate
Get Our App
Join Our Email List (3-5 email updates/yr)
Our Sites
All Content Copyright © 1999-2019 Yin Yang House Inc