Kidney 6
KI6 Acupressure Point
Use the Water Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Kidney Channel. Kidney 6 (KI6) is the master acu-point of the Yin Motility, or Yin Qiao Mai Vessel and is often used along with the paired point of the extraordinary vessel acupressure point Lung 7.
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Location of Acupressure Point KI 6
On the medial side of the foot 1 cun below the medial malleolus. Apply the Water Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Kidney 6 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations of KI 6
Infertility-Recurring Miscarriage
For infertility due to Kidney Deficiency:
- Apply the the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 4
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Pericardium 6
- Apply the Moxa Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Ren 6
Night Sweats
For night sweats due to Kidney Yin Deficiency:
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick Acupressure Point Kidney 6
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 3
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 7
Breathing Problems
For breathing problems with Kidney Deficiency and the inability to inhale (the Kidney energetic organ system “catches” the breath in traditional Chinese medicine) such as chronic bronchitis, asthma, COPD:
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Kidney 6
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Lung 7
Eyes
Apply the Water Element to acupressure point Kidney 6 with eye irritation originating at the inner canthus, or when vision is disturbed by stars or spots.
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point KI 6
- Zhanohai
- Shining Sea
- Leaky Yin
- Yin Motility
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point KI 6
- Confluent Point of the Yin Motility Extraordinary Vessel
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point KI 6
- Nourishes Yin
- Benefits the Eyes
- Benefits the Throat
- Clears Deficient Heat
- Cools the Blood
- Calms the Spirit
- Opens the Chest
- Regulates the Lower Jiao
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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