Introduction To Acupoints

Water Spring

Acupoint Name:Water Spring Acupoint

Acupoint Code:KI-5

PinYin:shuiquan

Associated Meridian:The Kidney channel of Foot, Lesser Yin

Main Diseases for Treatment

Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, vaginal protrusion, difficult urination, and blurred vision.

Acupoint Location

On the medial side of the foot, behind and below the medial malleolus, directly below Great Stream (KI-3) by 1 cun, in the medial depression of the calcaneal tuberosity. (This acupoint is bilateral, one on each side.)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Sit upright with feet dangling or lie on your back. Measure one horizontal finger width straight down from Great Stream (KI-3) (refer to "Great Stream"), and press where there is a sensation of soreness and swelling; this is the location of the acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

KI-5:Water Spring(shuiquan)
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