T.1010.20

Shui Jin

Star

水金 (Shuǐ Jīn) — Water Metal

Master Tung's Extraordinary Points · Zone 10 — Head and Face (十十部位) · point 1010.20

Location

On the face, 5 fen lateral and slightly inferior to Shui Tong.

Needling

Depth: 0.2–0.3 cun
Angle: Transverse, directed toward the mandible

Functions

  • Tonifies the Kidney and the Lung
  • Descends rebellious qi and relieves cough

Indications

Chronic cough and asthmalow back painshortness of breath on exertionkidney weaknessdry cough

In Master Tung's System

Zone: Zone 10 — Head and Face (十十部位)
Needled as a Dao Ma group with: T.1010.19

Clinical Notes

The pair Shui Tong / Shui Jin is Tung's classic treatment for the breathless, low-back-weak patient in whom the Kidney fails to grasp the qi.

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