Kidney meridian
KI-9 (Zhùbīn, 筑宾) — Guest Building
- Meridian
- Kidney (KI)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Xi-cleft point of the Yin Wei vessel.
- Depth reference
- 1.0–1.5 cun perpendicular
- Moxibustion
- Not established in checked sources
- Reference aliases
- KI9; Zhubin; 筑宾; Guest Building
Anatomical location
On the posteromedial lower leg, between the soleus and Achilles tendon, 5 cun above the medial malleolus.
Traditional actions
Calms the spirit; clears heat from the Heart network; relaxes the medial leg.
Recorded indications
Primary: Manic agitation; hernia.
Secondary: Pain of the lower leg.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Where is KI-9 located?
On the posteromedial lower leg, between the soleus and Achilles tendon, 5 cun above the medial malleolus.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for KI-9?
Calms the spirit; clears heat from the Heart network; relaxes the medial leg. The dataset lists these primary indications: Manic agitation; hernia. Secondary indications are recorded as: Pain of the lower leg.
Is KI-9 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify KI-9 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.