Kidney 1 Location
- Kidney 1 is located one third of the distance between the base of the toes and the distal part of the heel, in a depression between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals.
Kidney 1 Needling
- To needle Kidney 1, use a perpendicular insertion to a maximum depth of 0.5 cun.
- This area can be very tender so using a fine needle and rapid insertion can reduce any discomfort.
Kidney 1 TCM Theory
Kidney 1 is the Jing-Well point of the Kidney channel.
Jing-Well points are where the Qi of the Channel emerges and begins moving towards the trunk of the body. Jing-Well points are located on the tips of the fingers and toes.
Jing-Well points are used to:
- Restore consciousness.
- Clear Heat and Stagnation from the opposite end of the channel.
- Calm the Shen.
Kidney 1 is also the Wood point of the Kidney channel.
The main TCM actions of Kidney 1 are:
- It clears Empty-Heat and Empty Fire caused by Yin deficiency in cases of insomnia and severe anxiety.
- It calms the Shen in cases of acute anxiety.
- It restores consciousness where resuscitation is needed.
