KI10

Yingu

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陰谷 (Yīngǔ) — Yin Valley

Kidney channel · point 10

He-Sea pointWater pointWater point of the Kidney channelHorary point

Location

At the medial end of the popliteal crease, between the tendons of semitendinosus and semimembranosus, with the knee flexed.

Needling

Depth: 0.8–1.2 cun
Angle: Perpendicular

Functions

  • Clears damp-heat from the lower burner
  • Benefits the Kidney and regulates urination
  • Benefits the knee

Indications

Difficult or painful urinationgenital pain and itchingimpotenceirregular menstruation and uterine bleedingknee and medial thigh painmania

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