KI5 Shuiquan

Shuiquan · 水泉 · Water Spring

Meridian

Kidney meridian

Location

On the medial aspect of the foot, inferior to the medial malleolus, 1 B-cun inferior to Taixi (KI3), in the depression anterior and superior to the medial tubercle of the calcaneal tuberosity.

What it helps with

Gently supports pulling sensations in the lower abdomen during menstruation and a feeling of weakness in the heel and arch of the foot.

How to work on it

With the pad of the thumb find the depression and press gently with slow circles for 1-2 minutes on each foot.

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