What is the alternate name of the Kidney meridian?

The Kidney meridian is indeed known as the Foot Shaoyin. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), meridians are pathways through which vital energy, or "Qi," flows, and they are associated with specific organs. The Kidney meridian plays a crucial role in overall health, including hormone regulation, fluid balance, and reproductive health.

Foot Shaoyin indicates that this meridian is located in the lower part of the body (the foot) and is associated with the Yin aspect, which symbolizes nourishment, cooling, and restorative qualities. In TCM theory, the Kidney represents the root of life and is believed to govern the essence, growth, and reproduction.

The other terms refer to different meridians. For instance, Hand Jueyin refers to the Pericardium meridian, which is associated with the heart's protective functions, while Hand Shaoyang and Foot Yangming pertain to different pathways that are also connected to the body's energetic system but are not linked to the Kidney. Understanding the naming conventions of meridians helps practitioners identify connections between symptoms and the organs they reflect.