Meridian Landmarks: Kidney 1

Meridian Landmarks: Kidney 1

Location:On the plantar surface of the foot between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals in the inner impression created when the foot is flexed plantarly.

Symptoms:restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, feeling of permanent cold in the feet, constipation, difficulty urinating, pain and dryness in the throat area.

Benefits:

  • It calms the excess of yang in the upper part of the body and especially in the head.
  • Calms the spirit.
  • It nourishes the quality of the Earth and creates a base of deep grounding.
  • Due to its position, it effectively facilitates the natural downward movements and outflows of the body.

Five Transformations:Energy of Water

Applications:apply gentle finger pressure to the middle or middle finger point for a few seconds.

Bibliography:
Meridians Points Chinese Acupuncture Year 1, Alexandros Tilikidis
Tuina Handbook for Practitioners, Maria Mercati.

The information provided does not constitute a medical diagnosis or recommendation. Professional therapists operate strictly within the framework of their specialization providing therapeutic care. For any medical concerns clients should directly contact their physician.