This is one of a category of points known as the xi-cleft<\/em> or Accumulation points. In this case, it is the xi-cleft<\/em> point of the Yin Wei Mai, one of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels. Xi-cleft<\/em> points treat acute conditions, namely those of sudden and recent onset; in addition these points of the yin meridians and vessels are supportive of Blood. The Yin Wei Mai is very important because it unites all the yin meridians as well as the Conception Vessel (appropriate in this case), thereby making it tremendously supportive of overall yin. The condition of pregnancy is one that is emblematic of yin and so is well supported by Kidney 9.<\/p>\n Another of its merits is the treating of manic mental disorders such as bipolar. Among the evocatively descriptive conditions it can address are raving fury and cursing, vomiting of foamy saliva and tongue thrusting. While we may not often encounter such displays, we are often confronted with milder versions of this agitation. Zhubin<\/em> is an excellent choice for profoundly calming the mind, clearing oppression of the chest, vague anxieties, depression, nightmares and palpitations.<\/p>\n This range of symptoms implies its usefulness when the Heart and Kidney are in disharmony, when shen<\/em> and jing<\/em> are disconnected. When the knowledge of how to be in the world is undermined by exhaustion, Zhubin<\/em> can conjoin the shen<\/em> of the Heart and the jing<\/em> of the Kidney to empower the person to stabilise, settle and be nourished. Then the power of the Water Element can appropriately direct the energies to confront the problems of life.<\/p>\n While most of us are rarely in the state of pregnancy (and at least half of us never are!), we are continually conceiving of notions for our lives, gestating them in mind and heart, before birthing them into the world. Guest House is the perfect place to support the gestation of our creations.<\/p>\n Location of Kidney 9<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n On the inside of the lower leg, 5 cun above the tip of the inner ankle bone and 1 cun behind the back of the tibia. It lies on a line drawn between Kidney 3 and Kidney 10.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Zhubin – Guest House – Kidney 9 A recent seminar on Acupressure for Pregnancy puts me in mind of the importance of Zhubin\u00a0– Guest House, a powerful point on the Kidney meridian. Kidney 9 helps to sustain the mother through her pregnancy, and there is a Japanese tradition of using this point to support … Continue reading Building for the Guest<\/span> ![\"Pregnancy\"](\"http:\/\/www.acupressure.com.au\/wprss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Pregnancy.jpeg\")
<\/a>A recent seminar on Acupressure for Pregnancy puts me in mind of the importance of Zhubin<\/em>\u00a0– Guest House, a powerful point on the Kidney meridian. Kidney 9 helps to sustain the mother through her pregnancy, and there is a Japanese tradition of using this point to support the foetus in the womb, especially in the 3rd<\/sup>, 6th<\/sup> and 9th<\/sup> months. One of its names is Building for the Guest which envisions the creation of a welcoming, comfortable environment for the closely related being who\u00a0inhabits the inner guest room for nine months.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n