然谷
KI-2
然谷Rangu
Meridian
Kidney channel
Pinyin name
rán gǔ
Location
On the inner side of the foot, below the tuberosity of the navicular bone.
Needling
Perpendicular to 0.5–0.8 cun.
Functions
clears deficiency heat, "draws" the fire downward adjusts the lower heater
Indications
symptoms of deficiency (night sweats, dry throat) Urogenital and Menstrual Disorders heat in the feet
Notes
Kidney Yin: Clears “empty” heat and reduces fire in cases of night sweats and heat in the feet. Point categories: in-source of the renal duct
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.