The pediatric kidney meridian is a commonly used acupoint in pediatric massage. Massaging this area can help to nourish the kidneys in children, hence this method is called the kidney nourishing meridian. So where is the location of the pediatric kidney meridian? And what is the direction of massage for the kidney nourishing meridian?
Location of the Pediatric Kidney Meridian
The pediatric kidney meridian is located on the palm, on the spiral surface of the distal phalanx of the little finger. It is a combination of superficial and deep acupoints, with the kidney nourishing meridian and the kidney clearing meridian.
Massage Direction for the Kidney Nourishing Meridian in Children
One hand stabilizes the child's little finger, while the other hand uses the thumb pad to rotate and massage the distal phalanx of the child's little finger 100-500 times.
Massage Direction for the Kidney Clearing Meridian in Children
One hand stabilizes the child's little finger, while the other hand uses the thumb to push directly from the fingertip towards the root of the finger 100-500 times. The kidney nourishing meridian and the kidney clearing meridian are collectively referred to as the kidney meridian massage.
Functions of the Pediatric Kidney Meridian
The kidney nourishing meridian can nourish the kidneys and strengthen the body, warm and nourish the lower origin, and is commonly used for conditions such as congenital deficiency, chronic illness with physical weakness, long-term diarrhea due to kidney deficiency, frequent urination, bedwetting, coldness and wheezing.
The kidney clearing meridian can clear and eliminate damp-heat in the lower burner, and is commonly used for conditions such as bladder heat accumulation, painful and difficult urination, and diarrhea.
Clinical Applications of the Pediatric Kidney Meridian
1. For deficiency, nourish it. For conditions such as bedwetting, long-term diarrhea, coldness, and wheezing caused by kidney deficiency, nourishing methods can be used.
2. For excess, clear it. For conditions such as painful and difficult urination caused by kidney meridian damp-heat, clearing methods can be used, or the small intestine meridian can be cleared instead.
