KI4

Dazhong

Star

大鐘 (Dàzhōng) — Large Goblet

Kidney channel · point 4

Luo-Connecting point

Location

On the medial side of the foot, posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression medial to the attachment of the Achilles tendon.

Needling

Depth: 0.3–0.5 cun
Angle: Perpendicular

Functions

  • Strengthens the Kidney and fortifies the will
  • Descends rebellious qi
  • Regulates urination

Indications

Heel painasthma and shortness of breathretention of urine and enuresisconstipationtimidity, fearfulness and lack of resolvedementia

Clinical Notes

Classically indicated for the patient who is fearful and lacks the will to act — the Luo point of the Kidney addressing a Kidney-spirit disturbance.

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