The Kidney Meridian of Foot - Shaoyin starts from the inferior aspect of the small toe and runs obliquely towards the sole ( Yongquan, K1 ) . Emerging from the lower aspect of the tuberosity of the navicular bone and running behind the medial malleolus , it enters the heel . Then it amends along the medial side of the leg to the medial side of the popliteal fossa and goes further upward along the postero - medial aspect of the thigh towards the vertebral column ( Changqiang, Du 1 ) , where it enters the kidney, its pertaining organ , and connects with the bladder . The straight portion of the meridian reemerges from the kidney . Ascending and passing through the liver and diaphragm , it enters the lung , runs along the throat and terminates at the root of the tongue . A branch springs from the lung, joins the heart and runs into the chest to link with the Pericardium Meridian of Hand - Jueyin . It enters its pertaining organ, the pericardium . Then, it descends through the diaphragm to the abdomen connecting successively with the upper, middle and lower jiao ( i.e., sanjiao ) . A branch arising from the chest runs inside the chest , emerges from the costal region at a point 3 cun below the anterior axillary fold ( Tianchi P1 ) and ascends to the axilla . Symptoms: Disharmony of Kidney Meridian can manifest as wheezing or coughing because the kidneys "grasp the qi". They also are the "mansion of fire and water," and the "residence of yin and yang". If there is insufficient nourishment and warming of the kidney, symptoms like edema (swelling), constipation, and diarrhea can indicate an imbalance in this meridian. Pain in the groin and pharynx (throat), which are located along the meridian's pathway, also can indicate a problem with the Kidney Meridian.Main indications: Acupuncture points in this meridian are used for gynecological, genital, kidney, lung, and pharynx (throat) diseases. They are also indicated for symptoms associated with the pathway of the meridian.
