KI7 Recover Flow

Reviewed by · Licensed Acupuncturist & TCM Physician · Last reviewed June 2026

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.

Location

On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun superior to KI3, on the anterior border of the Achilles tendon.

Needling

Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.

TCM functions

Regulates water passages, strengthens the Kidneys, stops sweating.

Indications

Edema, night sweats, diarrhea, lumbar pain, atrophy of the legs.

Jing-River (Metal)

Clinical notes

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.

On the Kidney Channel channel

KI7 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is KI7 located?

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.

What is KI7 used for?

KI7 regulates water passages, strengthens the Kidneys, stops sweating. Common clinical indications include edema, night sweats, diarrhea, lumbar pain, atrophy of the legs.

How is KI7 needled?

Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.

Which meridian is KI7 on?

KI7 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).

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