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Kidney 05 (KI 5)

Pinyin Name & English Translation
Shuiquan, Water Spring

Location
1 cun directly below Taixi (KI 3) in the depression anterior and superior to the medial side of the tuberosity of the calcaneum.

Indications
Amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, prolapse of uterus, dysuria, blurring of vision.

Traditional Action
Benefits urination, promotes blood circulation, stops abdominal pain, regulates uterus.

Contraindications


References:

Maciocia, Giovanni.  The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. London: Churchill Livingstone, 1989

O’Connor, John and Bensky, Dan, trans. Acupuncture, A Comprehensive Text. Seattle: Eastland Press, 1981

Xinnong, Cheng, et al. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion.  Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 1987.



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