K6 Zhaohai ( the Eight Confluent Point , R6 )

Location In the depression of the lower border of the medial malleolus , or 1 cun below the medial malleolus

Indications Irregular menstruation , morbid leucorrhoea , prolapse of uterus , pruritus vulvae , frequency of micturition , retention of urine , constipation , epilepsy , insomnia , sore throat , asthma .

Method Puncture perpendicularly - 0 . 3 - 0 . 5 inch . Moxibustion is applicable

Vasculature Posteriorly , the posterior tibial artery and vein .

Innervation The medial crural cutaneous nerve ; deeper , the tibial nerve .