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入跟
中(太钟穴)以上 内(复溜穴)出 内廉(阴谷穴)上股内后廉贯脊属肾络膀胱其直者从肾上贯
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如
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捕之是谓骨厥是主肾所生病者口热舌干咽肿上气嗌干及痛烦心心痛黄胆肠癖脊臀股内后廉痛
痿厥嗜卧足下热而痛灸则强食生肉(勉强饮食以生肌肉)缓带披发大杖重履而步盛者寸口大三
倍于人迎虚者寸口反小于人迎也(灵枢)○酉时自至阴与涌泉循膝上行至胸 府穴止(入门)○
少阴根于涌泉结于廉泉(灵枢)
涌泉二穴在足陷中屈足卷指宛宛中(铜人)○涌泉者足心也跑而取之(灵枢)○在脚心底宛
中白
肉际(资生)○在脚掌中心(入门)○足少阴脉之所出为井针入三分留七呼禁不可灸若灸废人行
动(资生)
然谷二穴一名龙渊在足内踝前起大骨下陷中(铜人)○然谷者然骨之下者(灵枢)○在内踝
前直
下一寸(资生)○足少阴脉之所流为荣针入三分留三呼不宜见血刺之多见血使人立饥欲食可灸
三壮(灵枢)
太溪二穴一名吕细在足内踝后跟骨上动脉陷中(铜人)○在内踝后五分跟骨间动脉陷中(
入门)足少阴脉之所注为 针入三分留七呼可灸三壮○凡人病有此脉则生无则死(铜人)
太钟二穴在足跟后冲中太溪下五分足少阴络别走太阳针入二分留七呼可灸三壮(铜人)
照海二穴在足内踝下容爪甲阴跷脉所生(铜人)○令患人稳坐足底相对赤白肉际陷中(纲
目)○在内踝下四分微前小骨下(入门)○针入三分可灸七壮(铜人)
水泉二穴去太溪下一寸在内踝下足少阴 针入四分可灸五壮(铜人)
复溜二穴一名伏白一名昌阳在足内踝上二寸筋骨陷中(铜人)○在内踝后上二寸动脉中(
入
门)○上内踝二寸动而不休(灵枢)○足少阴脉之所行为经针入三分留三呼可灸五壮(铜人)
交信二穴在足内踝上二寸少阴前太阴后廉前筋骨开 阴跷之 也(铜人)○在内踝上二寸
复溜前三阴交后筋骨间陷中(入门)○针入四分留五呼可灸三壮(铜人)
筑宾二穴在内踝上二寸 分中阴维之 (铜人)○在骨后大筋上小筋下屈膝取之针入二
分可灸五壮(入门)
阴谷二穴在膝内辅骨后大筋下小筋上(铜人)○在辅骨之后大筋之下小筋之上有动脉按之
应手屈膝而得之(灵枢)○足少阴脉之所入为合针入三分留七呼可灸三壮(铜人)
横骨二穴一名下极在大赫下一寸(铜人)○在横骨中央宛曲如仰月陷中曲骨外一寸半(入
门)
○可灸三壮禁不可针(铜人)
大赫二穴一名阴维一名阴关在气穴下一寸针入三分可灸五壮(铜人)
气穴二穴一名胞门一名子户在四满下一寸针入三分可灸五壮(铜人)
四满二穴一名髓府在中注下一寸(铜人)○挟丹田旁一寸半又云在心下八寸脐下横纹是穴
(资生)○针入一寸可灸五壮(入门)
中注二穴在肓 下一寸针入一寸可灸五壮(铜人)
肓 二穴在商谷下一寸去脐旁五分(铜人)○去脐旁各一寸半(资生)○平神阙外一寸半为
正(入门)○针入一寸可灸五壮(铜人)
商谷二穴在石关下一寸针入一寸可灸五壮(铜人)
石关二穴在阴都下一寸针入一寸可灸三壮(铜人)
阴都二穴一名食宫在通谷下一寸针入一寸可灸三壮(铜人)
通谷二穴在幽门下一寸(铜人)○在上HT 旁(资生)○针入五分可灸五壮(铜人)
幽门二穴一名上门在巨阙旁相去各五分(铜人)○平巨阙外一寸半(入门)○幽门挟巨阙一
寸半
四满在丹田一寸半当以一寸半为正○幽门至横骨去腹中行皆当为一寸半(资生)○针入五分可
灸五壮(铜人)
步廊二穴在神封下一寸六分陷中仰而取之(铜人)○去中庭外二寸(入门)○针入二分可灸
五壮(铜人)
神封二穴在灵墟下一寸六分陷中仰而取之针入三分可灸五壮(铜人)
灵墟二穴在神藏下一寸六分陷中仰而取之针入三分可灸五壮(铜人)
神藏二穴在 中下一寸六分陷中仰而取之针入三分可灸五壮(铜人)
中二穴在 府下一寸六分陷中仰而取之针入四分可灸五壮(铜人)
府二穴一名输府在巨骨下璇玑旁各二寸陷中仰而取之针入三分可灸五壮(铜人)
The Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian originates below the little toe, slants towards the sole of the foot (Yongquan, KI 1), emerges below the prominence of the medial malleolus (Rangu, KI 2), follows the posterior aspect of the medial malleolus (Taixi, KI 3), and a branch enters the heel (Taihong, KI 4). It ascends along the medial side of the leg (Fuliu, KI 7), emerges at the posterior medial border of the thigh (Yingu, KI 10), penetrates the spine, connects with the Kidneys, and links to the Bladder. The straight branch ascends from the Kidneys, passes through the Liver and diaphragm, enters the Lungs, follows the throat, and flanks the root of the tongue. A collateral branch emerges from the Lungs, connects with the Heart, and pours into the chest (where it intersects with the Hand-Jueyin Pericardium Meridian).
When this meridian is affected, symptoms include hunger without desire to eat, complexion as dark as charcoal, coughing up blood in sputum, wheezing and asthma, restlessness (desiring to sit but unable to remain still), blurred vision as if unable to see, a sensation of the heart hanging empty as if hungry, and Qi deficiency leading to frequent fear or palpitations as if someone were about to arrest them; this is termed "Bone Jue". This meridian primarily governs diseases generated by the Kidneys: heat in the mouth, dry tongue, swelling and pain in the throat, rebellious Qi, dryness and pain in the pharynx, vexation, heart pain, jaundice, intestinal dysentery, pain in the spine, buttocks, and posterior medial border of the thigh, flaccidity syndromes, cold extremities, drowsiness, and heat with pain in the soles of the feet. Moxibustion can strengthen appetite and promote muscle growth (forcing food intake to generate flesh); treatment involves loosening belts, letting hair down, carrying a large staff, wearing heavy shoes, and walking slowly. In pulse diagnosis, excess patterns present with the Cun position pulse being three times larger than the Yingchou position pulse; deficiency patterns present with the Cun position pulse being smaller than the Yingchou position pulse (from *Ling Shu*). ○ At You hour (5-7 PM), Qi flows from Zhiyin to Yongquan, ascending via the knee to the chest, ending at Fuwei (KI 27) (from *Ru Men*). ○ The Shaoyin meridian roots at Yongquan and knots at Lianquan (from *Ling Shu*).
Yongquan (KI 1): Two acupoints located in the depression of the sole when the toes are curled (from *Tong Ren*). ○ Yongquan refers to the center of the sole; it is accessed while running (from *Ling Shu*). ○ Located in the depression at the junction of the white and red skin on the sole (from *Zi Sheng*). ○ In the center of the sole (from *Ru Men*). ○ This is the Jing-Well point where the Foot-Shaoyin meridian emerges. Needle insertion depth is 3 fen, retain for 7 breaths. Moxibustion is contraindicated; if moxa is applied, it may cause paralysis or impaired movement (from *Zi Sheng*).
Rangu (KI 2): Also known as Longyuan. Two acupoints located in the depression below the prominent bone anterior to the medial malleolus (from *Tong Ren*). ○ Rangu is located below the prominence of the medial malleolus (from *Ling Shu*). ○ One cun directly below the anterior aspect of the medial malleolus (from *Zi Sheng*). ○ This is the Ying-Spring point where the Foot-Shaoyin meridian flows. Needle insertion depth is 3 fen, retain for 3 breaths. Bleeding should be avoided; excessive bleeding may induce hunger and desire to eat. Moxibustion of 3 cones is permissible (from *Ling Shu*).
Taixi (KI 3): Also known as Lvxi. Two acupoints located in the depression of the arterial pulse above the calcaneus behind the medial malleolus (from *Tong Ren*). ○ Five fen behind the medial malleolus, in the depression between the calcaneus and the arterial pulse (from *Ru Men*). This is the Shu-Stream point where the Foot-Shaoyin meridian pours. Needle insertion depth is 3 fen, retain for 7 breaths. Moxibustion of 3 cones is permissible. ○ If a patient has this pulse, they will live; if absent, they will die (from *Tong Ren*).
Taihong (KI 4): Two acupoints located in the center of the heel, 5 fen below Taixi. This is where the Foot-Shaoyin collateral diverges to the Taiyang meridian. Needle insertion depth is 2 fen, retain for 7 breaths. Moxibustion of 3 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Zhaohai (KI 6): Two acupoints located below the medial malleolus, near the nail bed, where the Yin Qiao vessel originates (from *Tong Ren*). ○ Ask the patient to sit steadily with soles facing each other; locate the depression at the junction of red and white skin (from *Gang Mu*). ○ Four fen below the medial malleolus, slightly anterior to the small bone (from *Ru Men*). ○ Needle insertion depth is 3 fen. Moxibustion of 7 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Shuiquan (KI 5): Two acupoints one cun below Taixi, below the medial malleolus, on the Foot-Shaoyin meridian. Needle insertion depth is 4 fen. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Fuliu (KI 7): Also known as Fubai and Changyang. Two acupoints in the depression between tendon and bone two cun above the medial malleolus (from *Tong Ren*). ○ In the arterial pulse two cun posteriorly above the medial malleolus (from *Ru Men*). ○ Two cun above the medial malleolus, pulsating continuously (from *Ling Shu*). ○ This is the Jing-River point where the Foot-Shaoyin meridian travels. Needle insertion depth is 3 fen, retain for 3 breaths. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Jiaoxin (KI 8): Two acupoints two cun above the medial malleolus, anterior to the Shaoyin meridian and posterior to the Taiyin meridian, in the opening between bone and tendon... the Xi-Cleft point of the Yin Qiao vessel (from *Tong Ren*). ○ In the depression between bone and tendon, three cun anterior to Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and two cun above the medial malleolus (from *Ru Men*). ○ Needle insertion depth is 4 fen, retain for 5 breaths. Moxibustion of 3 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Zhubin (KI 9): Two acupoints two cun above the medial malleolus... the Xi-Cleft point of the Yin Wei vessel (from *Tong Ren*). ○ Posterior to the bone, between the large and small tendons; locate with the knee flexed. Needle insertion depth is 2 fen. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Ru Men*).
Yingu (KI 10): Two acupoints under the large tendon and above the small tendon posterior to the medial condyle of the tibia (from *Tong Ren*). ○ Posterior to the medial condyle, under the large tendon and above the small tendon; an arterial pulse is felt upon pressure; locate with the knee flexed (from *Ling Shu*). ○ This is the He-Sea point where the Foot-Shaoyin meridian enters. Needle insertion depth is 3 fen, retain for 7 breaths. Moxibustion of 3 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Henggu (KI 11): Also known as Xiaji. Two acupoints one cun below Dahi (from *Tong Ren*). ○ In the central depression of the pubic bone, curved like an inverted moon, 1.5 cun lateral to Qugu (CV 2) (from *Ru Men*). ○ Moxibustion of 3 cones is permissible; needling is contraindicated (from *Tong Ren*).
Dahi (KI 12): Also known as Yinwei and Yinguang. Two acupoints one cun below Qixue (from *Tong Ren*). Needle insertion depth is 3 fen. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Qixue (KI 13): Also known as Baomen and Zihu. Two acupoints one cun below Siman (from *Tong Ren*). Needle insertion depth is 3 fen. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Siman (KI 14): Also known as Suifu. Two acupoints one cun below Zhongzhu (from *Tong Ren*). ○ Half cun lateral to Dantian; alternatively described as eight cun below the heart, at the transverse crease below the umbilicus (from *Zi Sheng*). ○ Needle insertion depth is 1 cun. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Ru Men*).
Zhongzhu (KI 15): Two acupoints one cun below Huangxi. Needle insertion depth is 1 cun. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Huangxi (KI 16): Two acupoints one cun below Shanggu, five fen lateral to the umbilicus (from *Tong Ren*). ○ One and a half cun lateral to the umbilicus on each side (from *Zi Sheng*). ○ The correct location is one and a half cun lateral to Shenque (CV 8) (from *Ru Men*). ○ Needle insertion depth is 1 cun. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Shanggu (KI 17): Two acupoints one cun below Shiguan. Needle insertion depth is 1 cun. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Shiguan (KI 18): Two acupoints one cun below Yindu. Needle insertion depth is 1 cun. Moxibustion of 3 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Yindu (KI 19): Also known as Shigong. Two acupoints one cun below Tonggu. Needle insertion depth is 1 cun. Moxibustion of 3 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Tonggu (KI 20): Two acupoints one cun below Youmen (from *Tong Ren*). ○ Lateral to the upper abdomen (from *Zi Sheng*). ○ Needle insertion depth is 5 fen. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Youmen (KI 21): Also known as Shangmen. Two acupoints five fen lateral to Juque (CV 14) (from *Tong Ren*). ○ Level with Juque, one and a half cun lateral (from *Ru Men*). ○ Youmen is 1.5 cun lateral to Juque.
Siman is 1.5 cun from Dantian; this distance should be taken as standard. ○ From Youmen to Henggu, the distance from the midline of the abdomen should all be 1.5 cun (from *Zi Sheng*). ○ Needle insertion depth is 5 fen. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Bulang (KI 22): Two acupoints in the depression 1.6 cun below Shenfeng; locate in supine position (from *Tong Ren*). ○ Two cun lateral to Zhongting (CV 17) (from *Ru Men*). ○ Needle insertion depth is 2 fen. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Shenfeng (KI 23): Two acupoints in the depression 1.6 cun below Lingxu; locate in supine position. Needle insertion depth is 3 fen. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Lingxu (KI 24): Two acupoints in the depression 1.6 cun below Shencang; locate in supine position. Needle insertion depth is 3 fen. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Shencang (KI 25): Two acupoints in the depression 1.6 cun below [previous point]; locate in supine position. Needle insertion depth is 3 fen. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Zhongfu (KI 26 - Note: Text says "Zhong ... fu", likely referring to Shencang's successor or a typo for Shufu/Shenmai context, but strictly translating text): Two acupoints in the depression 1.6 cun below [previous point]; locate in supine position. Needle insertion depth is 4 fen. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).
Shufu (KI 27): Also known as Shufu. Two acupoints in the depression 2 cun lateral to Xuanji (CV 15) and below Jiegu (SI 10); locate in supine position. Needle insertion depth is 3 fen. Moxibustion of 5 cones is permissible (from *Tong Ren*).