KD 7 — Fù Liū (复溜) — Returning Current
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1. Overview
KD 7 — Fù Liū (复溜) — is an acupuncture point on the Kidney meridian. Its English name, Returning Current, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used regularly in acupuncture practice for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I practise at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
2 cun directly above KD 3, anterior to the Achilles tendon.
3. Actions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang and consolidates the Exterior
- Stops sweating — the primary point for excessive sweating
- Promotes urination and resolves oedema
4. Indications
- Night sweats and spontaneous sweating — the primary treatment point
- Oedema from Kidney Yang deficiency
- Diarrhoea from Kidney Yang deficiency
- Low back pain and weakness
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 0.6–1.0 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of in a clinical sharps container immediately after treatment.
6. Clinical notes
KD 7 is the Jing-River and Metal point of the Kidney. The classical combination for stopping spontaneous sweating is KD 7 + HT 6 (Yinxi); the same combination also addresses night sweats. KD 7 specifically tonifies Kidney Yang and is used alongside KD 3 when a stronger warming effect is needed.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use KD 7 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Menopausal symptoms, Chronic fatigue syndrome. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
