NAME
RANGU
LOCATION
On the medial side of the foot, distal and inferior to the medial malleolus, in the depression distal and inferior to the navicular tuberosity.
Below and anterior to the medial malleolus of the ankle in the depression below the tubercle of the navicular bone.
Located in the depression on the inferior border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Straight insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness possibly extending to the sole of the foot.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Ying-Spring point
Fire point
Beginning point of the Yin Qiao channel (some sources)
Secondary sedation point
ACTIONS
Cools the Blood
Pacifies Fire
Clears Deficiency Heat
Regulates the Kidneys
Regulates the Lower Jiao
Invigorates the Yin Qiao channel
Eliminates Fire from the throat
INDICATIONS
Swelling in the throat
Dysphagia
Propensity to fear and fright
Suffocation
Swelling of the ankle
Shan Disorder
Lower abdominal swelling
Chest oppression
Throat affliction
Coughing
Lassitude of the legs
Urinary problems
Inability to stand
Sensation of Cold in one leg and Heat in the other
Nervousness
Perspires easily
Thirst
Epigastric pain
Diarrhea
Blood Stagnation in the abdomen
Spermatorrhea
Infertility
Uterine prolapse
Irregular menstruation
Eating up of the genital region
Tetany in the newborn
Prostate problems
Itching of the genitals
Nocturnal emissions
Seminal emissions
Impotence
Uterine prolapse
Irregular menstruation
Difficult urination
Cold or Damp diarrhea
Pain of the lower legs which prevents standing for long
Pain and swelling of the instep
Restless feet
Malar flush
Feeling Heat in the head in the evening
Mental restlessness
Thirst with no desire to drink
Dry throat and mouth at night
Pruritis vulva
Acute infantile omphalitis
Spitting Blood
Trismus in nursing infants
Congestion of Blood in the uterus
Abdominal distention
Inflammation of the scrotum
Nightsweats but Cold
Urethritis
Rigidity
Difficult movement
Painful articulations, especially spinal pain
Very hot and sweaty feet
Nightsweats
Polyuria
Dehydration
Coldness
No moisture on the feet
Never perspires
Edema
Great swelling of the ankles
Burning diarrhea with the whole anus inflamed
Defecating five to six times a day often accompanied by a high fever
Constipation
Cystitis
Painful eyes
Red eyes
Impotence
Frigidity
Jerky movements
Paralysis
Can't speak
Throat Bi
Insufficient saliva to moisten the throat
Spontaneous sweating
Diminished Qi
Hemoptysis
Wasting and thirsting disorder
Jaundice
Protrusion of the tongue
Fearful as if about to be apprehended
Stabbing Heart pain
Pharyngitis
Diabetes
Tetanus
congested throat
Thirst and emaciation
Jaundice
Diarrhea with Intestinal pain and noises
Tidal fevers
Syrupy, painful urinary dysfunction
Dysenteric disorders
Clenched jaws
Pain and swelling of the dorsal aspect of the foot
Acute diarrhea
White vaginal discharge
Urinary incontinence
COMBINATIONS
| KI-3 Taixi | KI-1 Yongquan | REN-22 Tiantu HT-4 Lingdao KI-10 Yingu KI-7 Fuliu ST-40 Fenglong |
| Swelling of the inside of the throat Febrile disease with agitation, cold feet and profuse perspiration (first needle KI-2 Rangu, then KI-3 Taixi) | Throat Bi with chills and fever | Loss of voice |
| KI-10 Yingu DU-15 Yamen LU-11 Shaoshang LU-10 Yuji LI-2 Erjian PC-9 Zhongchong | KI-7 Fuliu | UB-49 Yishe SJ-1 Guanchong or UB-49 Yishe REN-24 Chengjiang SJ-1 Guanchong |
| Stiffness of the tongue | Drooling | Wasting and thirsting disorder with great thirst |
| REN-24 Chengjiang M-HN-20 Jinjin-Yuye DU-26 Renzhong REN-23 Lianquan LI-11 Quchi PC-9 Laogong LIV-3 Taichong LIV-2 Xingjian SP-5 Shangqiu SP-1 Yinbai | SJ-6 Zhigou KI-3 Taixi | GB-34 Yanglingquan |
| Wasting and thirsting disorder | Stabbing Heart pain | Apprehension and fear as if about to apprehended |
| ST-30 Qichong KI-14 Siman LIV-13 Zhangmen | KI-12 Dahe | DU-4 Mingmen UB-23 Shenshu REN-6 Qihai |
| Moxa for stone edema of the upper abdomen | Seminal emission Retraction of the penis | Impotence |
| GB-25 Jingmen SP-9 Yinlingquan | UB-23 Shenshu UB-64 Jinggu | LIV-3 joined to KI-1 Taichong joined to Yongquan |
| Cold or Damp diarrhea with undigested food | Cold lower extremities | Pain of the toes |
| LU-10 Yuji | HT-6 Yinxi | |
| Clears Empty Heat from the Lungs | Clears Empty Heat from the Heart |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Some sources say that it is forbidden to bleed this point. Some sources say that this point is forbidden to needle after the eighth month of pregnancy.
NOTES
Some sources say that if the point is sore on palpation, the prostate is involved. For emergency after being kicked in the testicles, stimulate the needle for three minutes bilaterally. this is considered a calming point. It has a hormonal effect on the ovaries. This is the principle point to clear Heat derived from Kidney Yin Deficiency. Moxa may be used for spontaneous sweating, cold feet and legs, cold diarrhea, edema and impotence.