# KD07 Fuliu (Returning Flow) – Kidney Meridian

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Location: 2 thumb widths directly above the KD03 on the anterior border of the achilles tendon.

Cautions: No specific contraindications.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/kd07

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Alcoholism, Angina Microvascular Cardiac Syndrome, Angina Microvascular Cardiac Syndrome, Benefit Digestion, Benefit Digestion, Benefit Kidneys, Benefit Kidneys, Benefit Regulate Sweating, Benefit Regulate Water Passages, Cough, Cough Pus, Cough Pus, Damp, Chest Bloating, Chest Bloating, Costal Lateral Bloating, Costal Lateral Bloating, Breathing Shortness Of Breath Problems, Breathing Shortness Of Breath Problems, Chest Fullness, Chest Fullness, Costal Lateral Fullness, Costal Lateral Fullness, Chest Pectoral Strain Stiffness, Immobility Chest Pectoral Strain, Edema, Phlegm Excessive, Phlegm Excessive, Regulate Sweating, Regulate Water Passages, Damp Heat Syndrome, Damp-heat Syndrome, Back Lumbar Weakness, Back Lumbar Weakness

## Most often selected alongside KD07

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 31 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 30 protocols
- SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) – 24 protocols
- KD03 (Great Stream) – 21 protocols
- GV20 (100 Convergences) – 19 protocols
- CV04 (Original Qi Gate) – 16 protocols
- LV03 (Great Surge) – 16 protocols
- BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) – 15 protocols

## Protocols using KD07 (50 best-sourced of 61)

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Stiffness Knee | LU06, LI04, LI10, LI15, ST34, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP05, SP06, SP09, SP10, SI08, SI10, BL23, BL40, BL60, KD03, KD07, KD10, TB14, GB33, GB34, LV03, LV07, LV08 | 42 days | doi:10.1186/1472-6882-4-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Dizziness, Palpitations, Headache, Insomnia, Night Sweats, Hot Flashes Menopausal, Diaphoresis, Depression Menopausal | LI04, LI11, SP06, KD07, GB20, CV04, GV14 | 84 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Pain, Joint Pain, Rash Cutaneous, Lupus Systemic | LI04, ST36, SP06, KD07, PC05, GB20, GV14 | 35 days | doi:10.1177/0961203308093921 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Kidney Deficiency, Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee | LU08, ST35, SP03, SP09, BL39, KD03, KD07 | 42 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-129 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | 84 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-198 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Headache, Constipation, Depression, Insomnia, Itchiness, Edema, Palpitation, Knee Pain, Back Pain, Vision Blurred, Cervical Pain, Stiffness Shoulder, Cramp Leg, Lower-limb Pain, Upper-limb Numbness, Lower-limb Numbness, Hemodialysis Complication | LU05, LU09, LI02, LI11, ST41, ST45, SP02, SP05, HT07, HT09, SI03, SI08, BL65, BL67, KD01, KD07, PC07, PC09, TB03, TB10, GB38, GB43, LV02, LV08 | 8 days | doi:10.1155/2015/802846 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Incontinence Urinary Stress, Incontinence Urinary Mixed, Incontinence Urinary Urgency | SP03, SP06, BL14, BL18, BL20, BL23, BL28, BL31, BL32, BL33, BL34, KD03, KD07, PC06, LV03, CV03, CV04, CV06, GV04, GV20 | 84 days | doi:10.1136/acupmed-2015-010828 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Back Low Pain, Disability Functional, Back Chronic Pain | LI04, ST36, SP06, HT03, BL23, BL30, BL58, BL60, KD07, TB05, GB41, GV04 | 42 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0850-7 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dizziness, Headache, Syncope, Menstrual Pain, Uterine Bleeding Dysfunctional, Dysmenorrhea Severe, Menstruation Irregular, Clots Menstrual | LU07, LI04, LI11, ST29, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP04, SP06, SP08, SP09, SP10, SI03, BL23, BL32, BL62, KD03, KD06, KD07, KD14, GB41, GB43, LV03, CV03, CV04, CV06, GV04, GV20, GV24 | 116 days | doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-224725 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Insomnia Chronic, Sleep Onset_latency, Sleep Efficiency, Daytime Dysfunction | HT07, KD07 | 25 days | doi:10.2147/NSS.S326762 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dysuria, Leg Pain, Lower Back Pain, Spasticity, Balance Impaired, Lower Extremity Weakness, Gait Disturbance | LU08, ST34, ST36, ST37, SP01, SP02, SP03, SP10, HT08, BL15, BL16, BL17, BL18, BL19, KD03, KD07, LV01 | 23 days | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9691 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Loss of Consciousness, Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Edema Traumatic, Increased Intracranial Pressure | LI04, ST36, ST40, SP06, KD07, PC06, GB20, GB39, LV03, CV09, GV20, GV26 | 28 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000028959 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paraesthesia, Feet Numbness, Neuropathy Peripheral Chemotherapy-induced, Hands Numbness, Extremities Pain, Proprioception Loss | LI04, ST36, SP06, BL60, KD03, KD06, KD07, LV03, GV20 | 10 days | doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102171 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Constipation, Vomiting, Insomnia, Nausea, Erythromelalgia, Night Sweats, Chronic Pain, Burning Extremities Pain, Extremities Redness, Hot Flashes Extremities, Thirst Excessive | ST44, SP06, BL15, BL17, BL23, KD06, KD07, PC07, LV03, GV20 | 357 days | doi:10.7759/cureus.65890 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Headache, Insomnia, Eczema, Dermatitis Atopic, Stress Work-related, Pruritus Chronic | LU01, LU07, LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, SP10, KD07, PC06, GB34, LV03, LV08, CV17, GV20 | 77 days | doi:10.1159/000541191 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Shoulder Pain, Upper-limb Pain, Scapular-girdle Pain, Range-of-motion Restricted, Functional-limitation Upper-limb, Post-mastectomy | LU05, LI04, LI15, ST36, ST38, SP09, BL60, KD07, GB21, LV03, CV03 | 70 days | doi:10.31557/APJCP.2025.26.3.809 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Pain, Lymphedema Upper-limb, Upper-limb Weakness, Shoulder Dysfunction, Cancer Breast Post-surgical | LU05, LI04, LI15, ST36, ST38, SP09, BL60, KD07, GB21, LV03, CV03 | 70 days | doi:10.31557/APJCP.2025.26.3.799 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Bradykinesia, Postural Instability, Balance Impaired, Gait Impaired, Rigidity Muscular | ST34, SP04, HT03, HT07, KD03, KD07 | 28 days | doi:10.1016/j.prdoa.2025.100324 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Agitation, Disorientation, Sleep Disturbed, Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury | LI04, LI11, ST08, HT07, BL07, KD07, GB08, GB13, GB34, LV02, GV20, GV24 | 9 days | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dizziness, Tremor, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremor Holmes, Traumatic Brain Injury | LI04, LI11, HT07, KD07, GB34, LV02 | 29 days | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Tic Disorder Motor, Tic Disorder Vocal, Eye Blinking, Mouth Twitching, Sniffing, Throat Clearing | BL14, BL15, BL18, KD07, GB20, GV20 | 82 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000045844 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue Cancer-related, Fatigue Cancer-related Palliative | LU09, ST25, ST36, KD07, PC07, LV08, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV12 | 28 days | doi:10.1007/s00520-026-10430-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Edema, Edema Lower Limb, Edema Leg, Edema Limb | SP06, SP07, SP09, KD03, KD07, KD14 | 30 days | doi:10.3389/fphar.2026.1693269 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Sweating, Infertility, Sleep Disturbed, Infertility Female, Appetite Poor, Menstruation Irregular, Menstruation Dysmenorrhea, Ovarian Reserve Diminished, Infertility Diminished-ovarian-reserve | LI04, ST25, ST29, ST36, SP04, SP06, SP09, SP10, KD07, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV20, GV24 | 168 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000042537 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Asthma, Wheezing, Airway Hyperresponsiveness | LU07, LI04, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP10, KD03, KD07, PC06, LV02, CV17, CV22, GV14, GV20 | 90 days | doi:10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Yang Deficiency | ST36, SP06, BL23, KD07, GV14, GV20 | 30 days | doi:10.1177/2164956119870444 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity, Overweight, Insulin Resistance, Menstrual Irregularity, Pcos | LI04, LI11, ST25, ST28, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP09, KD07, KD13, GB34, LV03, CV03, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV12 | 84 days | doi:10.1186/s40814-020-00591-4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Proteinuria, Nephropathy Transplant | BL32, KD03, KD06, KD07 | 20 days | doi:10.3389/fneph.2022.1006506 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cancer Breast, Upper Limb Weakness, Lymphedema Upper Limb, Quality Of Life Impaired, Muscle Upper Limb Weakness | LU05, LI04, LI15, ST36, ST38, SP09, BL60, KD07, GB21, LV03, CV03 | 70 days | doi:10.31557/APJCP.2025.26.3.799 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Shoulder Pain, Cancer Breast, Limited Range Of Motion Shoulder, Upper Limb Pain, Immobility Shoulder | LU05, LI04, LI15, ST36, ST38, SP09, BL60, KD07, GB21, LV03, CV03 | 70 days | doi:10.31557/APJCP.2025.26.3.809 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Menopause, Menopause Hot Flashes | LI04, SP06, BL23, KD03, KD07, CV04 | 42 days | doi:10.1016/j.joim.2025.07.008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue Cancer-related, Cancer Advanced | ST25, KD07, CV04, CV12 | 28 days | doi:10.1007/s00520-026-10430-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Headache, Insomnia, Itching, Eczema, Dermatitis Atopic, Stress Work-related, Chronic Itch | LU01, LU07, LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, SP10, KD07, PC06, GB34, LV03, LV08, CV17, GV20, XH03 | 77 days | doi:10.1159/000541191 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Tourette Syndrome, Tics, Tic Disorder | BL14, BL15, BL18, KD07, GB20, GV20, XH03 | 82 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000045844 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia Chronic | HT07, KD07 | 24 days | doi:10.2147/nss.s326762 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ataxia, Gait Disturbance, Gait Instability | LU08, ST34, ST36, ST37, SP01, SP02, SP03, SP10, HT08, KD03, KD07, LV01 | 21 days | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9691 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Itching, Eczema, Stress Work-related | LU01, LU07, LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, SP10, KD07, PC06, GB34, LV03, LV08, CV17, GV20, XH03 | 77 days | doi:10.1159/000541191 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Parkinson's Disease, Gait Disturbance, Rigidity Muscular | ST34, SP04, HT03, HT07, KD03, KD07 | 28 days | doi:10.1016/j.prdoa.2025.100324 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Agitation, Traumatic Brain Injury | LI04, LI11, ST08, HT07, BL07, KD07, GB08, GB13, GB34, LV02, GV20, GV24 | 9 days | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dizziness, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremor Holmes | LI04, LI11, HT07, KD07, GB34, LV02, MS06 | 30 days | doi:10.1186/s13256-025-05444-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Tourette Syndrome, Tic Disorder | BL14, BL15, BL18, KD07, GB20, GV20, XH03 | 81 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000045844 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Fatigue Cancer-related | ST25, KD07, CV04, CV12 | 28 days | doi:10.1007/s00520-026-10430-6 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Lung Cancer, Edema Leg | SP06, SP07, SP09, KD03, KD07, KD14 | – | doi:10.3389/fphar.2026.1693269 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Infertility Female, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Infertility Diminished-ovarian-reserve | LI04, ST25, ST29, ST36, SP04, SP06, SP09, SP10, KD07, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV20, GV24 | – | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000042537 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dryness | LU07, ST36, SP06, KD06, KD07, CV12 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Yang Deficiency, Cold Empty, Yang Deficiency | ST36, BL23, KD03, KD07, CV06, GV04 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Sweating Excessive, Sweating Excessive | LI04, LI11, HT06, KD07, LV03, GV14 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Anhidrosis Inability To Sweat, Anhidrosis Inability To Sweat | LU07, LI04, SI03, BL13, KD07 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Sweating Nighttime, Sweating Nighttime | LI04, HT06, SI03, BL43, KD07, GV14 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Ooedema | LU07, LI04, SP06, SP09, BL22, BL23, KD03, KD07, CV09 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

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