Point 1 is the "Prime Mover" it gets us physically and mentally started and takes us into the new. Symbolically the knee is bent in honour and trust and it is from the knee that any movement forward is initiated. The knee thus signifies the "leap of faith". Any blockage at this point reveals a resistance to action, if in the Left Flow this is in the form of a much deeper unconscious shift. The resistance is commonly through fear with false evidence appearing real.

The 1's rejuvenate all other points, pull tensions above the waist downwards and clear the abdomen and all digestive organs.

The point High 1 is synonymous with the acupressure point Spleen 10 called Xuehai (English translation: Sea of Blood)
It can be located on the inner thigh, when the knee is bent. The point is 2 finger widths (cun or Chinese inches) above the upper border of the kneecap, on the bulge of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

Point 1 = Sp 9
The decongestant, antirheumatic, and mildly diuretic properties of essential oil of juniper berry (Juniperus communis) are similar to those of Spleen-9. It is not surprising, therefore, that juniper oil shares with Spleen-9 a reputation for relieving edema, cystitis, and osteoarthritis. From an Oriental energetic viewpoint, their shared ability to drain dampness from the body clearly explains why.

Both Spleen-9 and juniper berry essential oil may also be employed for their psychological benefits in cases of poor concentration due to mental plethora, as well as worry and overthinking involving a burdened emotional state.