KI 18 Acupuncture Point (Shiguan) Location,Benefit

Shiguan acupoint(KI 18) belongs to the kidney meridian of Foot-Shaoyin,which is commonly used for vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, abdominal pain after postpartum, and women’s infertility. Location of Shiguan acupoint 3 cun above shenque acupoint( CV 8),0 .5 cun lateral to CV 11. What is the meaning of Shiguan Shiguan:Shi,refers to the water of the kidney. Guan,refers to the…

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KI 16 Acupuncture Point (Huangshu) Location,Benefit

Huangshu acupoints(KI 16) belong to the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin,which is commonly used for stomach cramps, habitual constipation, enteritis, etc. Location of Huangshu acupint 0.5 cun lateral to Shenque acupoint(CV 8); What is the meaning of Huangshu Huangshu:Huang,refers to the substance in the point is similar grease.Shu,refers to outlet. The name of “Huangshu” means that the…

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KI 17 Acupuncture Point (Shangqu) Location,Benefit

Shangqu acupoint(KI 17) belongs to the kidney meridian of Foot-Shaoyin, which commonly used for stomach pain, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal mass. Location of Shangqu acupoint 2 cun above Shenque(CV 8),0 .5 cun lateral to CV 10. What is the meaning of Shangqu “Shangqu”:”Shang”,refers to clepsydra or water clock,an ancient timing tool. “Qu”…

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KI 14 Acupuncture Point (Siman) Location,Benefit

Siman acupoint (KI 14)belongs to the Kidney Meridian of Foot-Shaoyin, which can relieve and treat irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding,infertility, postpartum lochia,etcgynaecological diseases and nocturnal emission. Location of Siman acupoint 2 cun below Shenque(CV 8),0 .5 cun lateral to CV 5. What is the meaning of Siman Siman:Si,refers to all directions. Man,refers to full.The name of “Siman”…

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