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This is the Confluent point of the Yin Qiao Mai. It nourishes Kidney yin, benefits the throat and eyes, calms the spirit and regulates the lower burner.
Location
On the medial aspect of the ankle, 1 cun inferior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in the depression below the malleolus.
Anatomy
Below the medial malleolus, on tibialis posterior; the posterior tibial artery; the medial crural cutaneous nerve and the tibial nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Nourishes Kidney yin and clears deficiency heat
- Benefits the throat and the eyes
- Calms the spirit and regulates the Yin Qiao Mai
- Regulates the lower burner and uterus
Indications
Chronic and dry sore throat, insomnia, dry eyes, irregular menstruation and abnormal vaginal discharge, urinary difficulty, constipation, and epilepsy (night-time).
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With LU-7 (its paired Confluent point) for the throat and chest; with HT-7 and An Mian for insomnia.
Classical Text References
The Confluent point of the Yin Qiao Mai.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
