Jiaoxin (KI8)
Jiaoxin (KI8), “Intersection Reach”, is a point on the Kidney meridian. It is point 8 of the 27 on the channel. Xi-Cleft of the Yin Qiao Mai: regulates menstruation and stops uterine bleeding.
Location
On the medial aspect of the leg, posterior to the medial border of the tibia, 2 cun above the medial malleolus.
Functions according to tradition
Xi-Cleft of the Yin Qiao Mai: regulates menstruation and stops uterine bleeding.
Traditional indications
- Irregular menstruation
- Uterine bleeding
- Uterine prolapse
- Hernia
- Constipation
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
At this point the channel crosses the Yin Heel Vessel (Yin Qiao Mai, 阴跷脉), one of the eight extraordinary vessels.
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.
- GB27 Wushu (Gallbladder): Constipation, Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- LV1 Dadun (Liver): Hernia, Uterine bleeding, Uterine prolapse
- ST29 Guilai (Stomach): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- BL33 Zhongliao (Bladder): Constipation, Irregular menstruation
- GB26 Daimai (Gallbladder): Hernia, Irregular menstruation
- GB28 Weidao (Gallbladder): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
Point profile
- Code
- KI8
- Pinyin name
- Jiāo Xìn
- Characters
- 交信
- Translation
- Intersection Reach
- Meridian
- Kidney
- Element
- Water
- Classification
- Yin Qiao Mai
- Topics
- Menstruation, Bleeding, Uterus
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.
