Fuliu KI7 : Nomenclature, Location, Function, Indication

Fuliu-KI7
Fuliu-KI7

Nomenclature:

Fu: Continuing  Liu: flowing
Fuliu is above zhaohai (KI6) and refers to the Qi of the meridian flowing into the “sea”,  re-emerging and continuing to flow.

Point: KI7
Chinese Name: 復溜

English Name/Meaning: Returning Current
Pinyin: fù liū
Han Geul 한글: bong nyu 복류
Romaji: fuku ryū
Vietnamese: Phục lưu

Location:

On the medial aspect of the lower leg, 2 cun directly above Taixi(KI3), anterior to the Achilles tendon.

Functions:

  • Regulates sweat pores (promotes sweating or stop sweating as needed).
  • Benefits the bladder (drains damp heat).
  • Tonifies kidney ( Especially Kidney yang).

Indication:

  • Fuliu is major point for urinary disorders and sweating: Night sweats, anhidrosis, excessive sweating.
  • Also benefits edema, abdominal distention, diarrhea.
  • Atrophy or paralysis of the lower limbs.

Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1 cun

Remarks:

Jing-River Point.
Good for sweating and urinary disorders.

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