Location
In the depression the between tip of the medial malleolus and achilles tendon.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which KD03 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Loss of AppetiteLoss of AppetiteAsthmaMuscle WastingBenefit LungBenefit LungBenefit Tonify Kidney YangCold LegCold LegCoughCoughing BloodCoughing BloodCounterflow Inversion FootCounterflow Inversion FootCounterflow Inversion HandCounterflow Inversion HandDamp Thigh MedialDamp Thigh MedialDeafnessHeat DeficiencyHeat DeficiencyDisease HotDisease HotShan Cold DisorderShan Cold DisorderAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingDizzinessDreaming ExcessiveDreaming ExcessiveDefecation ProblemsDefecation ProblemsErectile DysfunctionErectile / Impotence ProblemsShortness of BreathEmaciationBedwettingHeat HypogastriumHeat HypogastriumInjury ColdInjury ColdInsomniaItchiness Thigh MedialItchiness Thigh MedialLesions Thigh MedialLesions Thigh MedialMalaria ChronicMalaria ChronicPoor MemoryPoor MemoryNosebleedNourish Kidney YinNourish Kidney YinLeg NumbnessLeg NumbnessAbdominal PainAbdominal PainAnkle PainAnkle PainLower Back PainLower Back PainChest PainChest PainRib PainRib PainHeadacheHeadacheHeart Stabbing PainHeart Stabbing PainHeel PainHeel PainLeg PainLeg PainSore ThroatSore ThroatToothacheToothacheIrregular PeriodsPeriod / Menstruation IrregularPhlegm Glue LikePhlegm Glue-likePremature EjaculationQi WanderingQi WanderingHeat Mouth SensationHeat Mouth SensationHeat Palms SensationHeat Palms SensationSweating ExcessiveSweating Excessive SwellingTaxation SexualTaxation SexualThirsting ExcessiveThirsting ExcessiveTinnitusTonify Kidney YangFrequent UrinationFrequent UrinationUrine YellowUrine YellowSpine Lumbar WeaknessSpine Lumbar WeaknessWheezing
Protocols using KD03
- Proteinuria, Nephropathy Diabetic, Renal Function Impaired, Hemorheology Abnormal – SP06, BL13, BL21, BL23, KD03 (https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210036)
- Neuropathic Pain, Feet Numbness, Proprioception Loss, Neuropathy Diabetic Peripheral, Tingling Lower Extremity, Burning Sensation Lower Extremity, Hypesthesia Lower Extremity – ST34, ST40, SP06, KD03, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v14.i12.1813)
- Muscle Weakness, Sarcopenia, End-Stage Kidney Disease – ST32, ST34, ST36, SP06, SP09, KD03, GB34 (https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.70345)
- Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee – ST35, ST36, SP06, SP09, BL60, KD03, GB34, GB39 (https://doi.org/10.1097/RHU.0b013e3182a21848)
- Memory Impairment, Cognitive Impairment Mild – KD03, GB20, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05296-4)
- Anxiety, Insomnia, Autonomic Imbalance – SP06, HT07, KD03, PC06, LV03, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/8136967)
- Sweating, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Irritability, Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness, Dyspareunia, Bone Pain, Menstrual Irregularity, Perimenopausal Syndrome – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, SI19, KD03, KD07, GB20, GB34, GB39, LV03, LV05, CV04, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-198)
- Fatigue, Vomiting, Nausea, Drowsiness, Diarrhea, Sleep Disturbed, Loss of Appetite, Mucositis Pain – ST36, SP06, HT07, KD03, PC06, LV03, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-3881-7)
- Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Ulcerative Colitis, Blood In Stool – ST25, ST36, SP04, BL20, BL21, BL23, BL25, KD03, CV04, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-020-03101-4)
- Joint Pain, Stiffness Joint, Musculoskeletal Symptoms, Aromatase Inhibitor Side Effects – LI04, ST36, BL65, KD03, PC06, GB34, CV04, CV06, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-013-2427-z)
- Fatigue Cancer-related, Sleep Disturbance Cancer-related, Cancer-related Pain – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, KD03, PC06, CV06, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v18i4.1269)
- Joint Pain, Abdominal Pain, Bleeding Rectal, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diarrhea Chronic – LI04, ST23, ST24, ST25, ST26, ST27, ST28, SP03, SP04, SP05, KD02, KD03, KD04, KD05 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2024.101080)