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POINT: KI-6 (KIDNEY-6)  

NAME: ZHAOHAI

English: Shining Sea
Also Known As: Luminous Sea
Illuminated Sea
Bigger Stream
Sea of Luminescence
Reflection of Dream
Dazzling Sea

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.