KI5 (Shuiquan, “Shuiquan translates to 'Water Spring'”) is the Xi-Cleft point of the Kidney Meridian point of the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the medial aspect of the foot, in a depression 1 cun directly inferior to Taixi (KI3), on the anterosuperior aspect of the calcaneus. It regulates menstruation, clears deficiency heat, benefits urination.
On the medial aspect of the foot, in a depression 1 cun directly inferior to Taixi (KI3), on the anterosuperior aspect of the calcaneus.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
Regulates menstruation, clears deficiency heat, benefits urination..
Irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, excessive menstruation, uterine prolapse, painful urination, dribbling urination, abdominal pain, heart pain below the chest after menses, dim vision, inability to see far..
As the Xi-Cleft point of the Kidney channel, Shuiquan is primarily used for acute conditions, particularly those involving blood and the uterus. It is a key point for regulating menstruation, whether it is absent, late, or excessively heavy, often with associated pain. Its ability to treat urinary difficulty and uterine prolapse further highlights its strong action on the Lower Jiao.
KI5 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI5 (Shuiquan) is located on the medial aspect of the foot, in a depression 1 cun directly inferior to Taixi (KI3), on the anterosuperior aspect of the calcaneus.
KI5 regulates menstruation, clears deficiency heat, benefits urination. Common clinical indications include irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, excessive menstruation, uterine prolapse, painful urination, dribbling urination, abdominal pain, heart pain below the chest after menses, dim vision, inability to see far.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
KI5 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).