KI11 (Hénggǔ, “Pubic Bone”) is the Meeting point of KI & Chong Mai point of the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the lower abdomen, 5 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of the superior border of the pubic symphysis. It regulates lower jiao, benefits urination.
On the lower abdomen, 5 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of the superior border of the pubic symphysis.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.2 cun. Caution for bladder if full.
Regulates lower jiao, benefits urination.
Abdominal pain, dysuria, enuresis, seminal emission, impotence, hernia.
As a meeting point of the Kidney and Chong Mai, Henggu is important for regulating the lower jiao, particularly for genitourinary disorders. It is commonly used for urinary retention, painful urination, hernia, and seminal emission. Its location near the pubic bone makes it locally effective for pain and discomfort in this region.
KI11 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI11 (Hénggǔ) is located on the lower abdomen, 5 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of the superior border of the pubic symphysis.
KI11 regulates lower jiao, benefits urination. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, dysuria, enuresis, seminal emission, impotence, hernia.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.2 cun. Caution for bladder if full. Caution: ⚠ Have the patient void first — do not needle a full bladder.
KI11 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).