ZhuBin (KI 9)

⁠ Xi (accumulation) point of the YinWeiMai

Location of ZhuBin

ZhuBin is located 5 cun above the tip of the medial malleolus, about 2 cun behind the medial border of the tibia.
It lies on the line from TaiXi to YinGu.

Therapeutic functions of ZhuBin

• ZhuBin regulates the distribution of Blood and Yin;
• It clears the Heart and transforms Phlegm;
• It regulates Qi and relieves pain;
• It is often used with moxa for internal tumors, masses and Phlegm: to set Yin in motion with the Yang of the moxa. Distribution of Blood and Yin in cases of accumulation. For intangible Tan in the Lower (and Middle) Burner;
• Infertility with internal Phlegm or accumulation: moxa to clear the Yin that blocks the Yang;
• It is also used for accumulations due to the baby between the 3rd and 6th months of pregnancy.