Kidney 3
Acupressure Point KI 3
Use the Water Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Kidney Channel. Kidney 3 (KI3) is one of the most important acupressure-acupuncture points on the body as it is the Source point for the Kidney energetic system and can be used for Kidney Yin Deficiency, Kidney Yang Deficiency, and Kidney Qi Deficiency. It is often said that the Kidneys of Traditional Chinese Medicine are nearly always deficient and very rarely suffer from excess. Thus, most diseases and body imbalances that involve the Kidney energetic system would benefit from acupressure at Kidney 3.
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Location of Acupressure Point KI 3
On the medial side of the foot even with the medial malleolus in a depression posterior the tip of the inside ankle bone in a dip next to the Achilles tendon. Apply the Water Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Kidney 3 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Health Conditions Treated and Acupressure Point Combinations for KI 3
Lower Back Pain
For chronic achy lower back pain due to Kidney Deficiency or for lower back pain due to trauma:
- Apply the the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3 and acupressure point Bladder 60
Consider our topical Chinese herbal remedies for pain relief found here!
Night Sweats
For night sweats due to Kidney Yin Deficiency:
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3 and to acupressure point Kidney 7
Knee Weakness and Pain
For weakness of the knees or pain that tends to be achy:
- Apply the the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
With swelling of the knee:
- Apply the the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Gallbladder 34
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 9
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 10
Heel Pain
For pain around the ankle or bottom of the foot especially involving contraction of the Achilles tendon:
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Bladder 60 and to acupressure point Kidney 3
Consider our topical Chinese herbal remedies for pain relief found here!
Frequent Urination
When one has the urge to urinate more often than normal or through the night due to aging and Kidney Deficiency:
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
Ringing in the Ears
For tinnitus due to Kidney Deficiency often with wave-like sounds:
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
Hearing Loss
In the case of loss of hearing due to aging and Kidney Deficiency:
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Small Intestine 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Gallbladder 41
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point San Jiao 5
Anxiety
The Water Element relates to fear and Kidney Deficiency often results in anxiety and panic attacks.
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point HT 7 and acupressure point Pericardium 6
Memory Loss
For loss of cognitive acuity due to aging:
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point HT 7 and acupressure point Pericardium 6
ED in Men
For ED and impotence due to Kidney Deficiency:
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Liver 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 6
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point KI 3
- Taixi
- Great Stream
- Supreme Stream
- Great Ravine
- Lu Palace
- Great Mountain Stream
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point KI 3
- Yuan or Source Point
- Earth Point
- Shu or Stream Point
- Point of Summer
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point KI 3
- Strengthens the Back and Knees
- Tonifies the Kidney Energetic Organ System
- Benefits Essence or Jing
- Tonifies Yin and Clears Deficient Heat
- Tonifies Yang
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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KI3 in healthy volunteers induces specific cortical functional activity: an fMRI study
Effects of acupuncture at Taixi acupoint (KI3) on kidney proteome
Acu-points used in the prophylaxis against recurrent uncomplicated cystitis
Traditional Chinese medicine for neck pain and low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The effect of acupressure on fatigue among female nurses with chronic back pain
Self-Administered Acupressure for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
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