LOCATION: 1 cun below K 3, in the depression anterior and superior to the medial side of the
tuberosity of the calcaneous
IMAGE: This is where the Yin (Water) can be built up in the channel, as a "Spring". (Xi Cleft
point) Shuiquan also means "dribbling urine" a reference to this points effect on urination.
FUNCTIONS: Clears the Meridian, Harmonizes the Bladder, Harmonizes the Uterus,
Invigorates Blood, Regulates Lower Jiao & Stops Pain, Regulates Menses, Regulates Qi & Blood,
Reinforces Chong & Ren Channels, Tonifies Kidney Qi & Jing,
INDICATIONS:
amenorrhea
myopia
prolapsed uterus
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS: With Liv 5 to nourish Kidney/Liver menstrual disorders (K 3 or K 6
used more for menses)
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Used a lot for eyes: conjunctivitis
Pain around the navel: main point
menstrual indications-- clears out blockages, moves & opens the meridian
PMS
urinary problems
