NAME
YONGQUAN
LOCATION
On the sole of the foot, in the depression when the foot is in plantar flexion, approximately at the junction of the anterior one-third and posterior two-thirds of the line connecting the base of the second and third toes and the heel.
In the depression produced on the sole when the foot is plantar flexed, approximately one-third the distance from the base of the second toe to the back of the heel.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 cun.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun causing local pain and distention, possibly extending throughput the ankle.
Do not bleed
Moxibustion is applicable
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Jing-Well point of the Kidney channel
Wood point of the Kidney channel
Sedation point
Courage point
Taoist yoga power point
Primary sedation point
Entry point
Dispersion point of the Kidney channel
ACTIONS
Tonifies the Kidneys, especially Yin and Jing
Enriches Yin
Calms the Shen
Calms the Heart
Calms the Mind
Restores collapsed Yang
Revives consciousness
Clears the brain
Opens the sensory orifices
Transforms Heart Phlegm
Clears Fire and Heat, especially in the head
Subdues Wind
Descends Excess from the head
******Corpse Receiver****** - emergency point for high Blood pressure
INDICATIONS
Yin Deficiency
Heart and Kidney Unable to Communicate
Liver Yang Rising
Liver Fire
Liver Wind
Headache
Headaches with vertigo
Blurred vision
Cloudy vision
Dizziness
Visual dizziness
Sore throat
Dryness of the mouth and tongue
Loss of voice
Dysuria
Infantile convulsions
Feverish sensation in the sole
Loss of consciousness
Loss of consciousness due to Windstroke
Edema
Chest disorders
Fullness of the chest and ribs
Infertility
Impotence
Anorexia
Anorexia with its origin in the Heart
Borborygmus
Back pain with abdominal distention
Kidney pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Scrotal inflammation
Throat Bi
Hypertension
Epistaxis
Incessant epistaxis
Sore, dry or swollen throat
Pale face
Suffocation
Fright
Nervousness
Painful diarrhea
Diarrhea with shivering
Likes to lie down
Burning sensation in the chest
Stiffness of the tongue
Angina
Pain in the foot when it touches the ground
Urinary retention
Loss of memory
Calm madness
Pain and Cold sensations in the neck
Cold
Chills
Laryngitis
Headache at the vertex
Fainting
Heat exhaustion
Pain in the tips of the toes
Myocarditis
Psychosis
Colic
Beriberi
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Cholera with muscular spasms
Diarrhea or constipation with renal pains
Stroke
Insanity
Agitation
Heart pain
Wind rash
Contracted sinews
Diminished Qi
Night sweats
Hot flashes
Deficiency fear
Wants to walk about all the time in bare feet (doesn't like shoes)
Hot, dry feet (Deficiency)
Hot wet feet (Excess)
Hyperdrosis
Red face (like a beet)
Major effect on the loins
Low back pain
Lower abdominal pain
Water retention
Oliguria
Aching in any part of the body
Seizures
Hysteria with fainting
Closed-type Windstroke
Cardiovascular stroke
Heatstroke
Collapsing syndrome due to Excess
Convulsions
Shock
Childhood fright wind
Aphonia
Aphonia due to near drowning
High fever
Hypersomnia
Cough
Thirst
Vision problems
Dyspnea
Dyspnea with great thirst
Epigastric pain
Pain in the inner thigh
Epilepsy
Five types of epilepsy
Leg pain
Urticaria
Torticollis with headaches
Pain of the tips of the fingers
Swollen belly like a pregnant woman
Pain in the vertebral column radiating to the flanks
Intestinal Wind
Fevers
Lassitude
Cramps due to diarrhea and vomiting (sudden turmoil disorder)
Extremely painful headache
Nervous headache
Cadaveric syncope with face black like charcoal
Dyschesia
Inflammation of the Heart
Running piglet
Uterine prolapse
Jaundice
All types of hernia
Paralysis of the lower limbs
Hematemesis
Hemoptysis
Abdominal distention with pain on both sides of the navel
Hungry but does not wish to eat
Insomnia
Mental illness
Pain in the tips of the toes
Dark complexion
Running piglet Qi
Rage with a desire to kill people
Abdominal pain in pregnant women with inability to urinate
Disorders due to excessive sexual activity
Pain of the five toes with inability to stand
Shan disorders
Mouth ulcers
COMBINATIONS
| ST-36 Zusanli | LI-4 Hegu ST-40 Fenglong | KI-4 Duzhong |
| Septic shock | Consumptive cough | Swollen, painful throat with difficulty swallowing |
| ST-2 Sibai UB-11 Dazhu | KI-4 Dazhong | PC-8 Laogong |
| Headache and visual dizziness | Pain of the throat with inability to eat | The five types of epilepsy |
| HT-7 Shenmen LU-11 Shaoshang UB-15 Xinshu | LI-4 Hegu GB-35 Yangjiao | DU-6 Jizhong or DU-24 Shenting DU-25 Suliao |
| Dementia | Loss of voice | Wind epilepsy |
| KI-2 Rangu | GB-30 Huantiao | LIV-2 Xingjian |
| Throat Bi with chills and fever Pain of the toes with inability to walk on the ground | Windrash | Severe thirst from wasting and thirsting disorder |
| UB-32 Ciliao SP-5 Shangqiu | LI-4 Hegu LI-11 Quchi GB-39 Xuanzhong ST-36 Zusanli DU-14 Dazhui | DU-24 Shenting DU-23 Shang Xing UB-45 Yixi LU-10 Yuji SP-2 Dadu |
| Infertility | Injury by Cold with great Heat that does not recede | Visual dizziness |
| DU-2 Yaoshu UB-40 Weizhong UB-27 Xiaochangshu UB-28 Pangguangshu | LIV-3 Taichong HT-6 Yinxi REN-4 Guanyuan | |
| Stiffness and pain of the lumbar region | Menopausal hot flashes |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Forbidden after the seventh month of pregnancy
NOTES
This point brings in earth energy. It is good to moxa this point to strengthen the whole body. Walking in cold, wet grass stimulates the circulation and is good for cancer patients. In Korea, a month before his wedding, a man would stand on hot coals to stimulate his sexual energy. This point sedates Qi and is used for Excess conditions. It tonifies Yin and reduces Empty Fire. It is recommended to massage KI-1 before bed to treat insomnia. It is frequently used for Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat in the Heart (Heart and Kidney Not Harmonized).