KD 3 KD3 Great Ravine Taixi 太谿 kidney 3 Kidney 3 kd3
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KD 3 - Great Ravine

KD 3 Point Location

Location

In depression midway between the tip of the medial malleolus and the attachment of the achilles tendon.

Actions

  • Tonify KD Qi, Yin or Yang Deficiencies from any etiology.
  • Asthma from KD Deficiency - difficulty inhaling.
  • Tonifies Yin of KD (chronic sore throat, empty heat), LV (dizziness, tinnitus, headache) a/or HT (anxiety, insomnia, excessive dreaming).
  • Tonifies Yang of KD (impotence, premature ejaculation, seminal emission, weak low back/knees, frequent urination).
  • Low back pain, usually of a chronic nature.
  • Local point for heel a/or ankle pain.
Relationships
Nearby Points (3)
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