照海
KI-6
照海Zhaohai
Meridian
Kidney channel
Pinyin name
zhào hǎi
Location
1 cun below the tip of the medial malleolus.
Needling
Perpendicular to 0.3–0.5 cun.
Functions
nourishes kidney yin, relieves a dry throat calms and regulates Yin-Qiao-Mai
Indications
dry throat and sore throat, dry eyes insomnia urogenital disorders
Notes
Opens the Yin-Qiao-Mai and nourishes kidney yin: for dry throat and eyes, and insomnia. Point categories: Yin-Qiao-Mai meeting point
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.