KI12 (Dazhong, “Great Bell”) is an acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren7). It strengthens the Kidneys, regulates the lower jiao, calms the spirit.
On the abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren7).
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: bladder if full.
Strengthens the Kidneys, regulates the lower jiao, calms the spirit.
Urinary retention, hernia, lumbar pain, impotence, mental disorders.
KI12 is a significant point for strengthening the Kidneys and regulating the lower jiao, particularly useful for issues related to the uterus and bladder. It is often employed for irregular menstruation, infertility, and urinary dysfunction due to Kidney deficiency. While not a Yuan-source point, it has a strong tonifying effect on Kidney Qi and Yin, and is sometimes used to calm the spirit in cases of anxiety stemming from Kidney Yin deficiency.
KI12 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI12 (Dazhong) is located on the abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren7).
KI12 strengthens the Kidneys, regulates the lower jiao, calms the spirit. Common clinical indications include urinary retention, hernia, lumbar pain, impotence, mental disorders.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: bladder if full. Caution: ⚠ Have the patient void first — do not needle a full bladder.
KI12 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).