Chinese Name
Shuǐ Jīn [水金穴]
English Name
Water Metal
Location
Located 0.5 cun medial and inferior to 1010.19 Shui Tong.
The point is positioned obliquely and medially to 1010.19 Shui Tong.
The point is positioned obliquely and medially to 1010.19 Shui Tong.
Needling
Superficial needling in a threading technique from 1010.20 Shui Jin to 1010.19 Shui Tong.
Lateral superficial needling, 0.5 cun.
Lateral superficial needling, 0.5 cun.
Reaction area
Kidney.
Indications
Lower back pain.
Fatigue due to kidney weakness.
Vertigo and dizziness.
Chest pain during breathing.
Rheumatism due to kidney weakness.
Kidney dysfunction.
Dry mouth.
Hiatal hernia.
Blurred vision.
Breathing difficulties, bronchitis, cough, asthma, emphysema.
Swollen abdomen, nausea, and vomiting.
Premature ejaculation, impotence.
Enlarged prostate.
Fatigue due to kidney weakness.
Vertigo and dizziness.
Chest pain during breathing.
Rheumatism due to kidney weakness.
Kidney dysfunction.
Dry mouth.
Hiatal hernia.
Blurred vision.
Breathing difficulties, bronchitis, cough, asthma, emphysema.
Swollen abdomen, nausea, and vomiting.
Premature ejaculation, impotence.
Enlarged prostate.
More Info
Typically, 1010.19-20 Shui Tong/Jin are needled together using the Dao Ma technique, often bilaterally.
For lower back pain, needle on the opposite side of the pain.
These points treat kidney weakness, which is one of their main indications.
Another indication for using the points is the presence of green-blue hues, dark skin, wrinkles, or connecting channels in the point area.
The two points together balance the kidneys and lungs. They enhance the descending of lung Qi and the anchoring of Qi by the kidneys. Hence, some sources use these points for breathing difficulties, bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema due to kidney weakness.
The points can be used for joint problems due to kidney deficiency.
They can also be used for kidney stones and an enlarged prostate.
Typically, 1010.19-20 Shui Tong/Jin are needled together using the Dao Ma technique, often bilaterally.
For lower back pain, needle on the opposite side of the pain.
These points treat kidney weakness, which is one of their main indications.
Another indication for using the points is the presence of green-blue hues, dark skin, wrinkles, or connecting channels in the point area.
The two points together balance the kidneys and lungs. They enhance the descending of lung Qi and the anchoring of Qi by the kidneys. Hence, some sources use these points for breathing difficulties, bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema due to kidney weakness.
The points can be used for joint problems due to kidney deficiency.
They can also be used for kidney stones and an enlarged prostate.
Master Tung's Cases:
For finger swelling, use 77.09 Si Hua Zhong first, and if there is no improvement, add 1010.19-20 Tong Shui/Jin.
Severe hiccups: 1010.20 Tong Jin bilaterally.
Neck pain: 1010.20 Tong Jin bilaterally (root: kidney weakness).
Asthma due to kidneys: 1010.19-20 Tong Shui/Jin. Asthma due to lungs: 88.17-19 Sima. Asthma due to heart: 33.13-15 San Shi.
For lower back pain, needle on the opposite side of the pain.
These points treat kidney weakness, which is one of their main indications.
Another indication for using the points is the presence of green-blue hues, dark skin, wrinkles, or connecting channels in the point area.
The two points together balance the kidneys and lungs. They enhance the descending of lung Qi and the anchoring of Qi by the kidneys. Hence, some sources use these points for breathing difficulties, bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema due to kidney weakness.
The points can be used for joint problems due to kidney deficiency.
They can also be used for kidney stones and an enlarged prostate.
Typically, 1010.19-20 Shui Tong/Jin are needled together using the Dao Ma technique, often bilaterally.
For lower back pain, needle on the opposite side of the pain.
These points treat kidney weakness, which is one of their main indications.
Another indication for using the points is the presence of green-blue hues, dark skin, wrinkles, or connecting channels in the point area.
The two points together balance the kidneys and lungs. They enhance the descending of lung Qi and the anchoring of Qi by the kidneys. Hence, some sources use these points for breathing difficulties, bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema due to kidney weakness.
The points can be used for joint problems due to kidney deficiency.
They can also be used for kidney stones and an enlarged prostate.
Master Tung's Cases:
For finger swelling, use 77.09 Si Hua Zhong first, and if there is no improvement, add 1010.19-20 Tong Shui/Jin.
Severe hiccups: 1010.20 Tong Jin bilaterally.
Neck pain: 1010.20 Tong Jin bilaterally (root: kidney weakness).
Asthma due to kidneys: 1010.19-20 Tong Shui/Jin. Asthma due to lungs: 88.17-19 Sima. Asthma due to heart: 33.13-15 San Shi.
Point Name
Shuǐ 水 – Water.
Jīn 金 – Metal.
The point's name suggests its ability to treat the kidneys and lungs.
Jīn 金 – Metal.
The point's name suggests its ability to treat the kidneys and lungs.