KI3 (Taixi, “Great Stream”) is the Shu-Stream (Earth) point of the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the medial aspect of the ankle, in the depression posterior to the medial malleolus, anterior to the attachment of the Achilles tendon. It strengthens the Kidneys, nourishes Yin, regulates the lower jiao.
On the medial aspect of the ankle, in the depression posterior to the medial malleolus, anterior to the attachment of the Achilles tendon.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
Strengthens the Kidneys, nourishes Yin, regulates the lower jiao.
Lumbar pain, tinnitus, dizziness, insomnia, impotence, frequent urination.
KI3 is the Yuan-source and Shu-Stream (Earth) point of the Kidney meridian, making it profoundly effective for tonifying all aspects of Kidney Qi, Yin, and Yang. It is a foundational point for chronic lower back pain, tinnitus, dizziness, and reproductive issues due to Kidney deficiency. Its ability to nourish Kidney Yin makes it crucial for conditions like night sweats and dry throat. KI3 is frequently paired with BL23 (Shenshu) to powerfully strengthen the Kidneys.
KI3 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI3 (Taixi) is located on the medial aspect of the ankle, in the depression posterior to the medial malleolus, anterior to the attachment of the Achilles tendon.
KI3 strengthens the Kidneys, nourishes Yin, regulates the lower jiao. Common clinical indications include lumbar pain, tinnitus, dizziness, insomnia, impotence, frequent urination.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
KI3 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).