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Kd-8: IV-8: jiao xin
acupuncture

definition

jiao xin = intersection extension; exchange pledges
Xi Cleft Accumulation point of Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel); Jiao Hui Intersecting point of the Foot Xiao Yin (Kidney) channel and the Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)
location: 2 cun above Tai Xi (Kd-3), 0.5 cun anterior to Fu Liu (Kd-7), on the posterior edge of the tibia.
actions: regulates Qi and Xue (Blood); clears Heat; eliminates Damp; stops abdominal pain; regulates the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) and Ren Mai (Conception Vessel); regulates menstruation; regulates Qi and Xue (Blood) in the Uterus and genitals; regulates female reproductive system and stimulates female hormones; tonifies the Kidney; regulates adrenals and Kidney Qi; removes Obstructions from the channels; removes masses; regulates fluid balance
indications: anger; night sweats; unilateral abdominal pain; testicular pain and swelling; uterine prolapse; menstrual problems from Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); irregular menses; menorrhagia; metrorrhagia; amenorrhea; leukorrhea; uterine prolapse; acute renal colic; dysuria; constipation; diarrhea; dysentery; stools with blood and pus, esp. during dysentery (Mann, p. 46); loins, thighs and legs painful
needle technique: perpendicular insertion, 0.4 - 1.2 cun
moxa: 3 - 5 cones of direct moxa; 5 - 10 minutes of indirect moxa with a pole
combinations:
» with UB-1 regulates the Qi and Xue (Blood) in Uterus and genitals; regulates female reproductive system and stimulates female hormones; regulates adrenals and Kidney Qi; regulates fluid balance (Finkelstein, p. 54);
» with UB-55: treats uterine bleeding due to Qi Xu (Deficiency) (Ellis, et al, 1988, p. 252);
» with UB-1, Kd-18 and CV-9 regulates menopausal functions (Finkelstein, p. 54);
» with UB-1, Kd-18, CV-9, Lu-7 and Kd-6 reduces bloating during menopause caused by excess gonadotrophic hormones and deficient sex hormones (Finkelstein, p. 54);
» with St-41, GB-40, Kd-3, UB-60, GB-35, and Sp-5 for arthritis in the ankle (Shanghai, p. 606).


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