Supreme Stream
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Location
On the medial aspect of the hock, in the depression between the medial malleolus and the calcaneal tendon (opposite BL-60).
Landmark: Depression between the medial malleolus and the calcaneal tendon.
Actions and Indications
Tonifies both kidney yin and yang — the principal geriatric point.
Needling
Perpendicular 0.3-0.7 cm.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Leg Three Li 足三里
The strongest qi and blood tonic; regulates stomach and intestines and supports immunity.
Kidney Shu 腎俞
Tonifies the kidney and strengthens the bones and lower back — the principal point of the geriatric patient.
Life Gate 命門
Tonifies kidney yang — the warming point for the geriatric patient.
Recover Flow 復溜
Moves water, regulates sweating, tonifies the kidney.
Bai Hui (lumbosacral) 百會
The principal point for the lower back and hindlimbs; raises yang and relieves pain — the most used point in veterinary acupuncture.
Inner Pass 內關
Regulates qi in the chest, stops nausea and vomiting, calms the spirit.