Location
On the sole in the depression the when foot is in the plantar flexion the approximately at the junction of the anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3 of the line connecting base of the 2nd and 3rd toes and heel.
Cautions
Avoid in patients with severe deficiency conditions.
Indications
Conditions for which KD01 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AgitationAnxietyBenefit Descend Excess HeadCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenComplexion DarkComplexion DarkConstipationCoughCoughing BloodCoughing BloodCrampingQi DeficiencyQi DeficiencyDescend Excess HeadDisease FootDisease FootPsychological Insanity DisorderPsychological Insanity DisorderPsychological Murderous Desire DisorderPsychological Murderous Desire DisorderPsychological Rage DisorderPsychological Rage DisorderShan DisorderShan DisorderTurmoil DisorderTurmoil DisorderDizzinessDefecation ProblemsDefecation ProblemsErectile DysfunctionErectile / Impotence ProblemsUrinary ProblemsUrinary ProblemsDifficulty SwallowingDifficulty SwallowingShortness of BreathEpilepsyEyesight / Vision CloudyCloudy VisionEyesight / Vision DizzyDizzy VisionAbdomen Inferior FullnessAbdomen Inferior FullnessCostal Lateral FullnessCostal Lateral FullnessGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindHeat Foot SoleHeat Foot SoleHigh Blood PressureHigh Blood PressureLeg Paralysis StiffnessStanding StiffnessTendon Ligament Contraction StiffnessImmobility Leg ParalysisImmobility StandingImmobility Tendon / Ligament ContractionInfertilityInsomniaJaundicePoor MemoryPoor MemoryNosebleedFoot NumbnessFoot NumbnessNymphomania Sex Obsession FemaleNymphomania Sex Obsession FemalePainAbdomen Inferior Pregnancy PainAbdomen Inferior Pregnancy PainLower Back PainLower Back PainChronic PainChronic PainHeadache Head Vertex PainHeadache Head Vertex PainHeart PainHeart PainPain Around NavelPain Around NavelSore ThroatSore ThroatToes PainToes PainPharyngitisQi Leg ChronicQi Leg ChronicQi Running PigletQi Running PigletRescue YangRescue YangSatyriasis Sex Obsession MaleSatyriasis Sex Obsession MaleCold Foot SensationCold Foot SensationCold Shins SensationCold Shins SensationOppression Body SensationOppression Body SensationLeg SwellingLeg SwellingTongue DryTongue DryLoss of ConsciousnessUnconsciousness WindstrokeUnconsciousness WindstrokeVoice LossVoice LossVomiting BloodVomiting BloodWind RashWind Rash
Protocols using KD01
- Memory Loss, Cognitive Impairment Mild, Functional Decline – ST02, BL40, KD01, TB17, GB12, GB20, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878)
- Dementia Vascular, Memory Impairment, Cognitive Decline – LU11, HT09, KD01, PC09 (https://doi.org/10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60018-7)
- Kidney Deficiency, Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee – ST35, ST36, KD01, GB39 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.2019.08.001)
- Lactation Insufficient, Urinary Retention Postpartum, Uterine Contraction Postpartum Pain, Depression Postpartum – BL31, BL32, BL33, BL34, KD01, CV08 (https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.13261)
- Gastrointestinal Dysfunction Postoperative, Abdominal Distension Postoperative – LI04, ST36, KD01 (https://doi.org/10.16424/j.cnki.cn32-1807/r.2017.02.023)
- Colorectal Cancer Patients And Their Partners, Oxaliplatin-induced Peripheral Neuropathy – BL60, KD01, PC06, PC07 (Ultrasound Acupuncture for Oxaliplatin-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Colorectal Cancer Patients. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06725043)
- Paralysis Hemiplegia, Paralysis Flaccid – LU05, LI04, SP06, HT01, BL40, KD01, PC06, GB40, CV04, GV26 (Mao Min, Chen Xin, Chen Yuefeng, Rao Ping, Liu Jian. Stage-oriented Comprehensive Acupuncture Treatment plus Rehabilitation Training for Apoplectic Hemiplegia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(2): 90-93)
- Hypertension, Cardiovascular Risk – LI04, LI11, ST36, KD01, LV03, CV08, GV14, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.14738)
- Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia, Cognitive Impairment, Depression Major, Mood Dysphoric – LI04, ST08, SP06, BL13, BL17, BL19, BL42, BL46, BL48, KD01, LV03, CV06, CV12, CV15, GV20, XH03 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2022.761419)
- Cough, Phlegm, Wheezing, Copd – ST36, ST40, BL12, BL20, KD01 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3)
- Cerebral Palsy, Motor Dysfunction, Posture Abnormalities – LI04, LI11, ST02, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, HT07, SI19, BL01, BL17, BL18, BL23, BL40, BL60, BL62, KD01, KD03, KD06, PC06, PC08, TB05, TB17, TB21, GB02, GB13, GB14, GB19, LV03, CV06, CV10, CV12, CV13, CV14, CV23, GV17, GV20, GV24 (Yu Hai-bo, Liu Yong-feng & Wu Li-xiong. Acupuncture Combined with Music Therapy for Treatment of 30 Cases of Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 243-246)
- Unconsciousness Post-anesthesia, Delayed Recovery Anesthesia – KD01, GV25 (https://doi.org/10.5812/aapm.96172)