Siman acupoint (KI 14)belongs to the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin, which can relieve and treat irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding,infertility, postpartum lochia,etcgynaecological diseases and nocturnal emission.
Location of Siman acupoint
2 cun below Shenque(CV 8),0 .5 cun lateral to CV 5.
What is the meaning of Siman
Siman:Si,refers to all directions. Man,refers to full.The name of “Siman” means that the Chongmai Qi of kidney meridian dissipate heat and condense, and fill full in the acupoint here. The substance of this acupoint is the hot water-qi from Qixue. After rising to the acupoint, the hot water-qi dissipates and condenses into fog droplets and fills the acupoint full, hence the name.
What is Siman acupoint used for
Irregular menstruation, metrorrhagia, vaginal discharge, infertility, postpartum lochia, abdominal pain, nocturnal emission, enuresis, hernia, constipation, edema.
Siman acupoint massage therapy
Press and rub Siman acupoints with middle finger for 3-5 minutes each time,it can prevent gynecological diseases and be neneficial for abdominal cold nursing if long-term massaging.
Compatibility of Siman Acupoint
Combination with Sanyinjiao, Qihai, Shenshu and Xuehai points to treat irregular menstruation,vaginal discharge, and nocturnal emission;
Combination with Sanyinjiao, Qihai, Dadun and Guilai points to treat hernia and testicular swelling and pain.
