Yongquan (KI1)
Yongquan (KI1), “Bubbling Spring”, is a point on the Kidney meridian. It is point 1 of the 27 on the channel. Jing-Well of the Kidney: descends hyperactive Yang, restores consciousness and anchors Qi downward.
Location
On the sole of the foot, in the depression formed when the toes are flexed, at the junction of the anterior third and posterior two-thirds.
Functions according to tradition
Jing-Well of the Kidney: descends hyperactive Yang, restores consciousness and anchors Qi downward.
Traditional indications
- Loss of consciousness
- Vertex headache
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Hot soles
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
It is the first or last point of the channel, at the tip of a finger or toe, where tradition says the Qi “wells up”. It is credited with a rapid effect and has been used to clear heat and in acute situations.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- EX-HN3 Yintang (Extraordinary points): Hypertension, Insomnia
- GV20 Baihui (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Hypertension, Insomnia
- LV3 Taichong (Liver): Hypertension, Insomnia
- BL15 Xinshu (Bladder): Insomnia
- BL62 Shenmai (Bladder): Insomnia
- CV14 Juque (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Insomnia
Point profile
- Code
- KI1
- Pinyin name
- Yǒng Quán
- Characters
- 涌泉
- Translation
- Bubbling Spring
- Meridian
- Kidney
- Element
- Water
- Classification
- Jing-Well
- Topics
- Emergency, Calming
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
