NAME
ZHAOHAI
LOCATION
1 cun below the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the groove formed by two ligament bundles.
Note: the point lies between the tibialis posterior tendon anteriorly and the flexor digitorum longus tendon posteriorly. These tendons may be highlighted by flexing and inverting the foot.
NEEDLING
Oblique insertion directed superiorly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Straight insertion 0.5 to 1 cun, causing soreness and numbness extending toward the calf and ankle.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Master (Confluent) point of the Master point of the in Qiao (Motility) channel
Luo-connecting point of the Yin Qiao vessel
Couple point of the REN channel
ACTIONS
Benefits the throat
Nourishes the Kidneys
Clears Deficiency Heat
Regulates the Yin Qiao vessel
Calms the Shen
Regulates the Lower Jiao
Cools Heat
Tonifies Kidney Yin
Promotes the function of the uterus
Benefits the eyes
Cools the Blood
Opens the chest
INDICATIONS
Swelling and pain of the throat with difficulty in swallowing
Plum pit Qi Stagnation (globus hystericus)
Dry throat
Redness and pain of the eyes originating at the inner canthus
Vision disturbed by seeing spots or stars
Head Wind
Dizziness
Irregular menstruation
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Chronic Cold of the uterus leading to infertility
Difficult labor
Persistent flow of lochia
Postpartum dizziness
Postpartum pain in the umbilical region
Red and white leukorrhea
Uterine prolapse
Tightness and contraction of the inner aspect of the leg
Weariness or pain in the four limbs
Cold-Damp leg Qi
Deficiency in the elderly
Cramps of the feet and hands
Dry pharynx
Pharyngitis
Tonsillitis
Pruritis vulvae
Seizures
Psychosis
Mental disorder
Madness
Eye pain
Pain and swelling of the scrotum
Swelling of the four limbs
Blurred vision
Inability to keep the eyes open
Dry cough
Stinging urine
Bee and wasp stings of the tongue or throat
Hemorrhage
Dreams associated with fear of hot deserts
Insomnia
Somnolence
Night-time epilepsy
Sadness
Fright
Nightmares
Five sole heat with agitation
Frequent urination
Enuresis
Dribbling urination in women
Blood Lin
Edema
Constipation
Itching of the genitals
Sudden involuntary erection
Seminal emission
Shan disorder
Hypogastric pain
Hot or Cold sensations in the lower abdomen
Sudden turmoil disorder
Distention and fullness of the chest and abdomen
Oppressive sensation of the body
Hemiplegia
Acute severe sore throat
Pinkish vaginal discharge mixed with white matter
Gonorrhea
Urinary retention
Sudden hernia
Excessive erection
Intestinal tuberculosis
Neurasthenia
Chronic malaria
Unilateral lower abdominal pain in women
Menopausal syndrome with Heat Medial knee injuries
Restlessness due to fear
Asthma
Cough with excess sputum
Snake bites
Concussion
Insensibility
Vomiting
Dry eyes
Colic
COMBINATIONS
| DU-20 (needle first) Baihui LIV-3 Taichong SP-6 Sanyinjiao | SI-2 Qiangu LIV-4 Zhongfeng | UB-62 Shenmai |
| Most types of acute throat pain | Swelling of the throat with inability to swallow | Night-time epilepsy Diseases below the ankle |
| KI-3 Taixi DU-20 Baihui GB-21 Jianjing LI-2 Erjian LI-3 Sanjian ST-45 Lidui UB-18 Ganshu | UB-62 Shenmai KI-5 Shuiquan LIV-8 Ququan or HT-8 Shaofu LIV-3 Taichong LIV-8 Ququan or LIV-8 Ququan LIV-1 Dadun | SP-3 Taibai LIV-13 Zhangmen or SJ-6 Zhigou or SP-3 Taibai LIV-13 Zhangmen SJ-6 Zhigou |
| Somnolence | Uterine prolapse | Constipation |
| LIV-1 Dadun | SP-6 Sanyinjiao LIV-8 Ququan | GB-25 Jingmen |
| Cold Shan disorder | Lower abdominal pain from the seven kinds of Shan disorder | Dark urine and obstruction of the water pathway |
| KI-3 Taixi REN-4 Guanyuan UB-40 Weizhong | LU-7 Lieque | REN-14 Juque PC-6 Neiguan ST-40 Fenglong |
| Heat sensations and pain in the hypogastrium | Benefits the throat | Seizures |
| SJ-5 Waiguan | PC-6 Neiguan | |
| Retained placenta | Opens the chest for chest pain |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is the best point on the Kidney channel to nourish Kidney Yin. This is the main distal point to treat sore throat with a lingering nature that worsens in the evening with tiredness. This is known as the ******joyous sleep****** point. This point is traditionally used for emergency throat problems (immediately apply pressure). Use this point when you have an Excess or Deficiency of any secretions. This point releases sex hormones.