Where are the acupoints for moxibustion to nourish the kidneys?

Moxibustion to nourish the kidneys should pay attention to the correct acupoints, so that it can achieve better health-preserving and kidney-tonifying effects. So what are the acupoints for moxibustion to nourish the kidneys? The following introduces Zusanli, Sanyinjiao and Guanyuan points, etc. These acupoints are the most obvious acupoints for kidney tonification.

1. Zusanli

Location: On the anterior and lateral side of the lower leg, 3 inches below the calf nose and one horizontal finger (middle finger) away from the anterior edge of the tibia.

Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and stomach, replenishes qi and blood.

Main indications: digestive tract diseases, cardiovascular diseases, decreased immune function, fatigue, and premature aging. Zhang Gao's "Medical Theory" emphasizes that "If you want to be at peace, don't dry the Sanli point", which means that repeatedly moxibustioning the Zusanli point can play a health-care role.

2. Sanyinjiao

Location: On the inner side of the calf, 3 inches above the tip of the inner ankle, behind the inner edge of the tibia.

Efficacy: warms the kidney and strengthens the spleen, removes dampness and promotes diuresis, regulates menstruation and relieves pain.

Indications: intestinal rumbling, abdominal distension, diarrhea, irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, spermatorrhea, impotence, enuresis, hernia, insomnia, and paralysis of the lower limbs.

3. Shenque

Location: In the middle of the abdomen, center of the navel.

Efficacy: Warming the yang and replenishing qi, nourishing the kidney and strengthening the spleen.

Indications: Deficiency of spleen and kidney yang, with symptoms including fear of cold limbs, pale complexion, fatigue, diarrhea and even loose stools, as well as impotence, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, etc. caused by the decline of the fire in the gate of life.

4. Guanyuan

Location: On the midline of the abdomen, 3 inches below the navel.

Efficacy: Warming the kidney and strengthening the spleen, replenishing the body and strengthening the body, dispelling cold and relieving pain, regulating menstruation and nourishing blood, and maintaining health and prolonging life.

Indications: It can be used for urinary and reproductive system diseases such as impotence, premature ejaculation, frequent urination, common gynecological diseases such as irregular menstruation and postpartum hemorrhage, gastrointestinal system diseases such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, stroke and all kinds of consumptive injuries.

5. Qi Hai

Location: 1.5 inches below the navel on the midline of the abdomen.

Efficacy: Strengthens the primordial Yang, consolidates exhaustion, replenishes the vital energy, restores the yang and benefits the yin, harmonizes the Ying and Wei, prolongs life, resists aging and prevents diseases.

Indications: Physical weakness, deficiency of both yin and yang, imbalance of Ying and Wei, weakness of the lower abdomen, chronic cold, frail and emaciation, cold limbs, weak spleen and stomach, loss of essence and blood, five kinds of fatigue and seven kinds of injuries, and various deficiencies.