What is Kidney Channel of Foot Shaoyin?

Zú Shào Yīn Shèn Jīng · 足少阴肾经 · Channels & Vessels

Originating on the sole of the foot, this channel ascends along the medial aspect of the leg and thigh, through the spine, and up to the chest, connecting internally with the kidneys, bladder, and other organs.

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Kidney Channel of Foot Shaoyin belongs to the Channels & Vessels group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

Related Channels & Vessels terms

Bladder Channel of Foot TaiyangChong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)Du Mai (Governing Vessel)Eight Extraordinary VesselsGallbladder Channel of Foot ShaoyangHeart Channel of Hand ShaoyinLarge Intestine Channel of Hand YangmingLiver Channel of Foot JueyinLung Channel of Hand TaiyinLuo Mai (Collaterals)Pericardium Channel of Hand JueyinRen Mai (Conception Vessel)San Jiao Channel of Hand Shaoyang

Frequently asked questions

What is Kidney Channel of Foot Shaoyin in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Originating on the sole of the foot, this channel ascends along the medial aspect of the leg and thigh, through the spine, and up to the chest, connecting internally with the kidneys, bladder, and other organs.

What category does Kidney Channel of Foot Shaoyin belong to?

Kidney Channel of Foot Shaoyin is part of the Channels & Vessels group of TCM concepts.

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