Points commonly used
The points of the kidney meridian are used to treat toothache, tonsilitis, chest pain, hypertension, chronic kidney diseases, abdominal distension, diabetes, frequency of micturition, headache, dysuria, loss of consciousness, pain in the sole, pain at the ankle, pain in the heel, excessive sweating.
K 1 Position
On the sole, one third of the foot form the toes in the centre.

Indication
Hypertension, pain in the sole, kidney diseases, dizziness, dysuria, dry tongue, burring of vision, loss of consciousness.

Special properties
Hypertension point, clears the mind, cools kidney 'fire'.

K 3 Position
Place first crease of thumb on highest point of ankle towards the back of the foot on the inner aspect of the leg.

Indication
Chronic kidney diseases, nephritis, diabetes, cystitis, frequent micturition, pain at ankle, seminal emission, backache, impotence, irregular menses, chronic sore throat, cold limbs, toothache, chronic diarrhoea, pain in heel.

Special properties
Increases kidney qi, stimulates organs in the abdomen, decrease heat.

K 7 Position
Three fingers above the K 3.

Indication
Chronic kidney diseases, diabetes, frequent micturition, night sweating, oedema, abdominal distension, swelling of leg, lower backpain, diarrhoea, muscular atrophy, excessive sweating, weakness and paralysis of foot

Special properties
Increases urinary bladder qi, perspiration point.