KI7 (Fuliu, “Recover Flow”) is the Jing-River (Metal) point of the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to KI3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon. It regulates water passages, strengthens the Kidneys, stops sweating.
On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to KI3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
Regulates water passages, strengthens the Kidneys, stops sweating.
Edema, night sweats, diarrhea, lumbar pain, atrophy of the legs.
As the Jing-River (Metal) point, KI7 is renowned for regulating water passages and stopping sweating, whether due to deficiency or excess. It is a primary point for edema, urinary retention, and diarrhea, particularly when related to Kidney Yang deficiency. It also strengthens the Kidneys and is used for lower back pain. KI7 is often paired with LI4 to regulate sweating.
KI7 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI7 (Fuliu) is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to KI3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon.
KI7 regulates water passages, strengthens the Kidneys, stops sweating. Common clinical indications include edema, night sweats, diarrhea, lumbar pain, atrophy of the legs.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
KI7 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).