KD 4 — Dà Zhōng (大钟) — Great Bell
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1. Overview
KD 4 — Dà Zhōng (大钟) — is an acupuncture point on the Kidney meridian. Its English name, Great Bell, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions 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 use KD 4 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
0.5 cun directly inferior to KD-3 Taixi, on the medial bordewr of the tendocalcaneus.
3. Actions
- Straightens the back
- Lifts the spirit
- Reinforces the Kidneys
- Anchors the Qi
- Benefits the Lungs
- Strengthens the Will
- Dispels fear
4. Indications
- Spitting Blood
- Asthma
- Stiffness and pain of the lower back
- Constipation
- Heel pain
- Dementia and swelling
- Blurred vision
- Myopia
- Hazy vision
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
KD 4 Dà Zhōng (Great Bell) is classified as: Luo-Connecting point. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use KD 4 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Asthma, Constipation, Depression, Anxiety, Cough. 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.
