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In silence
照海
PointStudy reference
照海06

KI6KI

Zhaohai

Shining Sea

照海

  • MeridianKidney
  • ElementWater
  • ZoneFoot
  • SystemTCM channels
View on 3D bodyGraphAll points
Previous on channelKI5 · Shuiquan
Next on channelKI7 · Fuliu
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Where it is

Where it sits on the body

KI6 Zhaohai

Full channel · Front view

KI6 Zhaohai

Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.

1 cun below the tip del malleolus medial

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Study themes

  • throat
  • sleep
  • yin qiao

Traditional educational themes: throat, sleep, yin qiao. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.

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In traditional study

Traditionally associated with the Kidney channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: throat, sleep, yin qiao. Not medical advice.

Point families

  • Confluent (Eight Extraordinary)Opens an extraordinary vessel; paired master–couple education.

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

KI6 · Zhaohai · KI 6 · 照海

Study reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Does not diagnose or treat.

Add note

Keep exploring

  • KidneyThis point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
  • waterIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
  • KI5 · ShuiquanEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
  • KI7 · FuliuEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
  • KI4 · DazhongEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
  • Try a quizContinue learning with a short practice.