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Indications
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Protocols
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Location
0.5 thumb widths anterior to the KD07, 2 thumb widths above the KD03 posterior to the medial border of the tibia.
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which KD08 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Absent PeriodsBenefit Regulate Chong MaiBenefit Regulate Ren MaiAbnormal Uterine BleedingDamp Jiao LowerDiarrheaShan DisorderDysenteryDefecation ProblemsUrinary ProblemsMenstrual CrampsHeatGenital ItchingLower Back PainTesticle PainThigh Medial PainIrregular PeriodsPeriod / Menstruation IrregularUterine ProlapseRegulate Chong MaiRegulate Ren MaiUrinary RetentionSweating GenitalsNight SweatsSweating Night-time SwellingUrination Dysfunction Five TypesUrination Dysfunction QiPainful Urination
Protocols using KD08
- Airway Hyperresponsiveness, Asthma Intermittent, Asthma Mild – LU01, LU05, LU07, LU09, LU11, LI04, LI06, LI20, ST13, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, HT03, HT05, HT07, SI03, BL13, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, BL23, KD03, KD06, KD08, KD27, PC06, TB05, TB15, GB03, GB34, GB40, GB41, LV02, LV03, LV08, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV17, CV21, GV04, GV13 (doi:10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1 ↗)
- Stroke, Hemiplegia, Leg Weakness, Spasticity, Balance Impaired, Spasticity Post-stroke, Hemiplegia Post-stroke – SP09, BL59, KD06, KD08, GB33, GB34, GB40, LV08 (doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250680 ↗)
- Obesity;menstrual Disorder – LI04, ST24, ST25, ST26, ST28, ST29, ST36, SP06, SP08, BL17, BL20, BL23, KD03, KD08, GB31, LV03, CV03, CV04, CV09, CV12 (Zhang Xiaozhe. A Clinical Survey of Acupuncture Slimming. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2008; 28(2): 139-147)
- Kidney Deficiency, Irregular Periods, Antehypophysis Problems, Ovarian Problems, Kidney Deficiency, Irregular Periods, Antehypophysis Problems, Ovarian Problems – BL23, KD08, CV04 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
- Kidney Deficiency, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Irregular Periods, Antehypophysis Problems, Ovarian Problems, Kidney Deficiency, Irregular Periods, Antehypophysis Problems, Ovarian Problems – BL23, KD03, KD08, CV04, GV20 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
- Kidney Deficiency, Knees Weakness, Irregular Periods, Antehypophysis Problems, Ovarian Problems, Soreness Lower Back, Lower Back Weakness, Kidney Deficiency, Knees Weakness, Irregular Periods, Antehypophysis Problems, Ovarian Problems, Soreness Lower Back, Lower Back Weakness – BL23, KD08, KD10, CV04, XB07 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
Most often selected alongside KD08
How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with KD08. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.
- BL23Kidney Shu Point5 protocols
- CV04Original Qi Gate5 protocols
- KD03Great Stream3 protocols
- BL17Diaphragm Shu Point2 protocols
- BL20Spleen Shu Point2 protocols
- CV09Water Separation2 protocols
- GB34Yang Mound Spring2 protocols
- GB40Mound2 protocols
- KD06Shining Sea2 protocols
- LI04Junction Valley2 protocols
- LV03Great Surge2 protocols
- LV08Spring At The Bend2 protocols