PointStudy reference
KI3KI
Taixi
Supreme Stream
太溪
Where it is
Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.
between malleolus medial y tendon de Aquiles
Study themes
- kidney
- ears
- lumbar
Traditional educational themes: kidney, ears, lumbar. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.
In traditional study
Traditionally associated with the Kidney channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: kidney, ears, lumbar. Not medical advice.
Point families
How it is worked
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Shiatsu Pressure
- Tuina
Origins, lineages and aliases
Origins
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
- Huangdi Neijing
Lineages
- Classical TCM
- Modern TCM / TCM colleges
Also known as
KI3 · Taixi · KI 3 · 太溪
Study
Taixi (KI3) between medial malleolus and Achilles tendon. Kidney yuan-source and Water element gate at the ankle.
- Is KI3 yuan-source?
- Yes. Study it with the yuan family and Kidney channel in the atlas.
Study reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Does not diagnose or treat.
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Keep exploring
- KidneyThis point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
- waterIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
- KI2 · RanguEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- KI4 · DazhongEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- KI1 · YongquanEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- Anxiety / shen (study)Related educational symptom theme.
- Low backRelated educational symptom theme.
- Try a quizContinue learning with a short practice.