LOCATION: Posterior & inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression medial to the
attachment of the tendo calcaneous
IMAGE: Also translated as "Large Bell"; the name refers to the resemblance of the heel to a goblet
or bell. Dr. Liao says the Kidney energy is stored in this goblet.
FUNCTIONS: Benefits the Jing aspect of Spirit
Harmonizes Blood
Benefits Low Back & Heels, Calms Rebellious Qi, Calms Spirit, Clears Damp Heat and Deficiency
Heat, Moves Qi & Blood, Reinforces Liver & Kidney, Regulates Qi, Tonifies and Regulates the
Kidney, Tonifies Lung Yin & Kidney Qi
INDICATIONS:
asthma
hysteria
malaria
neurasthenia
pain in heel
retention of urine
soreness in pharynx
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
J.C. Darrus: misanthropy, withdraws, "shuts his door" to the world, carries little weight or authority
Mental point: for when Kidney spirit is deficient. Patient doesn't want to move, stupidity,
always sleeping. Emotionally caused asthma. (K 3 used more)
Hyperemotionalism and fear
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER:
For Heart & Kidney not communicating-- palpitations
PMS -- anxiety
Chronic low back pain
coughing blood
J.C. Darrus:
heat in the mouth, aphthae, all stomach diseases with vomiting, food does not descend,
distended stomach, constipation
stiff and painful spine and loins, fullness at sides and chest with malaise
cough, dyspnea
