Location
In the depression the below tip of the medial malleolus.
Cautions
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Indications
Conditions for which KD06 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Agitation Five PalmsAgitation Five PalmsAbsent PeriodsBenefit Regulate Jiao LowerBenefit Regulate Yin Qiao MaiBenefit ThroatBenefit ThroatCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenCold Qi LegCold Qi LegCold Uterus ChronicCold Uterus ChronicConstipationContraction Leg MedialContraction Leg MedialCramping FootCramping FootCramping HandCramping HandDamp Qi LegDamp Qi LegElderly DeficiencyElderly DeficiencyHeat DeficiencyHeat DeficiencySadness & DepressionSadness & DepressionShan DisorderShan DisorderTurmoil DisorderTurmoil DisorderAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingChest BloatingChest BloatingDizzinessDry ThroatDry ThroatUrinary ProblemsUrinary ProblemsMenstrual CrampsBedwettingEpilepsy Night TimeEpilepsy Night-timeEyesight / Vision Superficial Obstruction Spots / StarsSuperficial Obstruction Spots Stars VisionFrightAbdominal FullnessAbdominal FullnessChest FullnessChest FullnessHemiplegiaInfertilityInsomniaGenital ItchingGenital ItchingLabour DysfunctionLabour DysfunctionLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge RedLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge RedLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge WhiteLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge WhiteNightmaresNourish KidneysNourish KidneysEdemaEye Canthus Medial PainEye Canthus Medial PainLower Abdominal PainLower Abdominal PainLimbs PainLimbs PainSore ThroatSore ThroatUmbilical Post Partum PainUmbilical Post-partum PainIrregular PeriodsPeriod / Menstruation IrregularPeriod / Menstruation Persistent Post-partumPeriod Persistent Post PartumPriapism Persistent ErectionPriapism Persistent ErectionUterine ProlapseUterine ProlapseRed EyesRed EyesRegulate Jiao LowerRegulate Yin Qiao MaiCold Abdomen Inferior SensationCold Abdomen Inferior SensationGlobus Hystericus Plumstone Qi SensationGlobus Hystericus / Plumstone Qi SensationHeat Abdomen Inferior SensationHeat Abdomen Inferior SensationOppression Body SensationOppression Body SensationExcessive Sleepiness SwellingTemperature HighTemperature HighTightness Leg MedialTightness Leg MedialFrequent UrinationFrequent UrinationUrination Scanty FemaleUrination Scanty FemaleWeariness LimbsWeariness LimbsWind HeadWind Head
Protocols using KD06
- Anxiety, Insomnia Chronic – SP06, HT07, BL15, BL19, BL20, BL23, BL62, KD06 (https://doi.org/10.27044/d.cnki.ggzzu.2024.000169)
- Cognitive Impairment, Insomnia Chronic, Sleep Quality Poor – LU07, KD06, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-023-04242-y)
- 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)
- Anxiety, Insomnia, Restlessness Insomnia, Insomnia Chronic, Fatigue Daytime, Mood Disturbance, Liver-fire Heart-disturbance – BL62, KD06, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.2147/NSS.S521578)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint Pain, Inflammation Joint – LI05, LI11, LI15, ST36, SP05, SP09, HT03, SI05, SI08, BL40, BL62, KD06, PC07, TB04, TB10, TB14, GB34, GB40 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-04891-1)
- Weight Loss, Anorexia, Inflammation Systemic, Cachexia Cancer, Muscle Wasting Sarcopenia, Cancer Gastrointestinal – LI04, LI11, ST25, ST36, SP04, SP06, SP07, HT07, KD06, PC06, LV03, CV12, CV13, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1177/1534735418823269)
- Stroke Sequelae, Stroke Post, Paralysis Ankle, Ankle Joint Problems, Ankle Dysfunction – ST31, ST34, ST36, ST37, ST40, ST41, SP10, KD06, GB34, GB39, GB40, LV03 (https://doi.org/10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2024.000593)
- Ankle Pain, Ankle Swelling, Sprain Ankle Acute, Bruising Ankle, Functional Impairment Ankle – ST41, BL40, BL60, KD06, KD09, GB39 (https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.944157)
- Dysphagia, Xerostomia Radiation-induced, Hyposalivation, Oral Pain – LU07, LI01, KD06, GB32, CV24 (https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.10421)
- Insomnia, Irritability, Sleep Disorder, Liver-fire Pattern, Liver Fire Disturbing Heart Pattern – SP06, HT07, BL62, KD06, PC06, LV03, GV20, XH03 (https://doi.org/10.27740/d.cnki.gqhdx.2024.000454)
- Insomnia Refractory – SP06, HT07, BL62, KD06, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230719-k0001)
- Dysphagia Post-stroke, Swallowing Dysfunction – LU05, SP06, HT05, BL40, KD06, PC06, CV23, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250421)