Acupoints for Foot Instep Swelling
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These points list this symptom among their indications. That is an index lookup, not a protocol – no study selected them together, and no cause has been differentiated. Reference only.
KD02Blazing Valley
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🗺️ Meridian: Kidney Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 然谷 (rán gǔ)
🎯 Location: Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in the depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: diarrhoea, anxiety, dyspnoea, deficiency:heat, asthma
LV02Passing Between
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🗺️ Meridian: Liver Meridian
🇨🇳 Chinese: 行間 (xíng jiān)
🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the foot between 1st and 2nd toe proximal to the margin of the web at the junction of the red and white skin.
⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.
🛡️ Treats: pain:chest, diarrhoea, anxiety, dizziness, cough:blood
Using Acupoints for Foot Instep Swelling
Self-Treatment Guidelines
- Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
- Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
- Treat 2-3 times daily for best results
When to Seek Professional Help
- Severe or persistent swelling:foot:instep
- Symptoms worsen despite treatment
- If you have underlying health conditions
Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.