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KI 1 · Yongquan

Kidney meridian · Water · Yin · peak 5–7 PM

Plate shown for male body
Foot and ankle acupoints

Location

Sole, anterior 1/3, center depression

Needling Depth

0.5–0.8 cun

Moderate depth — mind underlying structures.

Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.

Anatomy & Safe Needling

Structure: Plantar surface

Risk: Painful

Method: Perpendicular, brief.

Point Category

Sedation (Son)

Acupressure Self-Use

Indications: Insomnia, Headache, Grounding, Hypertension

Technique: Press the sole, front third center; rub warm.

Duration: 2–3 min each foot

Kidney well point; draws energy down and grounds.

Trigger-Point Link

Plantar Foot (Foot intrinsic) — referred to Heel and sole; 'plantar fasciitis' first-step pain.

Appears in Formulas

Insomnia (deficiency) (Heart/Kidney non-interaction) — Draw Yang down
Insomnia (excess / restlessness) (Heart Fire) — Ground
Anxiety / palpitations (Heart Qi / Shen disturbed) — Ground
Tinnitus (deficiency) (Kidney deficiency) — Well
Hypertension (Liver Yang) (Liver Yang rising) — Ground Yang
Plantar fasciitis (Local stagnation) — Local

Kidney Meridian Flow

Water · Yin · peak 5–7 PM

Qi flowing along the Kidney — direction of animation reflects channel flow.

My notes on KI 1