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KI1 · 足少阴肾经

Yongquan yǒng quán · 涌泉

Location. On the sole, in the depression at the junction of the anterior third and posterior two-thirds of the line from the web of the second and third toes to the heel.

Category. Jing-well 井穴

The name means "gushing spring" — the lowest point on the body, traditionally described as where Qi begins to rise.

定位。足底前部凹陷处,约当足底第 2、3 趾趾缝纹头端与足跟连线的前 1/3 处。

特定穴。Jing-well 井穴

穴名意为"涌出之泉",为全身位置最低的腧穴,传统上认为是经气升发之始。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
The sole is thick, sensitive and rich in vessels and nerves. Needling is painful and belongs with a trained practitioner.

Other points on the Foot Shaoyin Kidney

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