Taixi (KI 3)

Point Shu of the Kidney.
Point Yuan of the Kidney.

Location of Taixi

Taixi is located behind the highest point of the medial malleolus.
Midway between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon.

Therapeutic functions of Taixi

Very important point.

• Taixi is a local point for ankle and tarsal tunnel disorders ;
• It is the most commonly used point for tonifying  Qi, Kidney Yang, and for nourishing Kidney Yin.