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Kidney 10 |
 Chinese Name:
Yingu (English translation: Yin Valley)Location: When the knee is flexed, the point is on the medial side of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of m. semitendinosus and semimembranosus. Classification: He-Sea point of the Kidney Meridian Indications:
Functions: Resolves Dampness and Damp-Heat from Lower Jiao, benefits the Kidneys, alleviates pain. Notes: He-Sea points are where the qi of the meridian collects and goes deep into the body. He-sea points are known to indicated treat rebellious qi and diarrhea. Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 1.5 cun. |
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