KI-4 - Great Bell

大钟 - Dà zhōng

Point Region: Foot

KI

Kidney Meridian

足少阴肾经 - Zú Shàoyīn Shèn Jīng

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the inner side of the foot, behind and below the inner ankle bone, above the heel bone, in the hollow just in front of where the Achilles tendon attaches on its inner side.

How to Locate:

  1. Find KI-3, between the inner ankle bone and the Achilles tendon
  2. Move down and slightly back, toward where the tendon joins the heel
  3. The point is in the hollow just in front of the tendon, above the heel bone
KI-4 (Great Bell) acupressure point location: On the inner side of the foot, behind and below the inner ankle bone, above the heel bone, in the hollow just in front of where the Achilles tendon attaches on its inner side.

How to Apply Pressure

Once KI-4 is located, rest a fingertip lightly and avoid pressing toward the heel or over an injured area. Skip it after heel surgery or a fracture. Acute breathing distress needs urgent medical care, not acupressure.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Anxiety
  • Heel pain
  • Palpitations
  • Respiratory problems
  • Nervousness
  • Foot pain

Related Health Concerns

AnxietyPanic Attack

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Recent heel surgery
  • Severe heel fracture
  • Acute respiratory distress