KD 9 — Zhú Bīn (筑宾) — Guest House

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1. Overview
2. Location
3. Actions
4. Indications
5. Needling
6. Clinical notes
7. Treatment at my clinic

1. Overview

KD 9 — Zhú Bīn (筑宾) — is an acupuncture point on the Kidney meridian. Its English name, Guest House, 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, practising at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.

2. Location

5 cun above KD 3, at the lower end of the belly of gastrocnemius, on the line connecting KD 3 and KD 10.

3. Actions

1. Xi-Cleft point of the Yin Wei Mai
2. Calms the Mind and resolves Phlegm-Fire
3. Tonifies the Kidney and strengthens the lower limb
4. Treats drug and alcohol detoxification

4. Indications

1. Mania and mental disturbance from Phlegm-Fire — Xi-Cleft of the Yin Wei Mai
2. Drug detoxification and withdrawal — classical indication
3. Calf pain and muscle tension
4. Hernia and lower abdominal pain
5. Vomiting and nausea

5. Needling

Perpendicular insertion 1.0–1.5 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 9 is the Xi-Cleft point of the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel). It has a classical reputation for calming extreme mental disturbance and is used in detoxification protocols. In modern practice it is used in NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) protocols for addiction alongside ear points. Its Yin Wei Mai connection makes it important for all Yin Wei Mai disorders including heart pain and depression.

7. Treatment at my clinic

I use KD 9 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Anxiety, Depression. 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.