Yong Quan (KI1)

Yong QuanKI1🧭 Meridian: 足少阴肾经

📍 Location

On the sole of the foot, in the depression at the junction of the anterior third and posterior two-thirds (when the toes are flexed).

🏥 Indications

Insomnia, vertex headache, dizziness, epilepsy, hypertension, dry throat, resuscitation from fainting.

🖐️ Stimulation method

Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Strong massage before sleep. Moxibustion to warm the kidneys. Soak the feet in warm water.

⚠️ Contraindications

Do not insert deeply (extremely painful). Use with caution in diabetic foot.

Related points