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Classical / meridian acupuncture / Classical TCM / 14 meridians / classical points · Kidney channel
KI3太溪Taixi

Supreme Stream

تای‌شیTai Xi · KD3 · K3
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Location

On the posteromedial aspect of the ankle, in the depression between the prominence of the medial malleolus and the calcaneal tendon.

World Health Organization (2008) WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pa… — Page p. 79 S1

Functions

Tonifies the Kidneys (yin and yang), strengthens the lumbar region and knees, regulates the uterus.

Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3D — traditional/empirical

Indications

Low back pain, tinnitus, insomnia, frequent urination, heel pain, chronic asthma.

Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3D — traditional/empirical→ Low back pain

Technique

Perpendicular 0.5–1 cun.

Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3

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