KI13 (Qixue, “Qi Cave”) is an acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren4). It regulates the lower jiao, strengthens the Kidneys, benefits menstruation.
On the abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren4).
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: bladder if full.
Regulates the lower jiao, strengthens the Kidneys, benefits menstruation.
Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, infertility, lumbar pain, diarrhea.
Qixue is primarily used to regulate the lower jiao and strengthen the Kidneys, with a particular focus on gynecological and reproductive issues. It is effective for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, and infertility, especially when related to Kidney deficiency or stagnation in the Chong and Ren meridians. This point also helps to alleviate abdominal pain and distention, making it useful for various lower abdominal disorders.
KI13 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI13 (Qixue) is located on the abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren4).
KI13 regulates the lower jiao, strengthens the Kidneys, benefits menstruation. Common clinical indications include irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, infertility, lumbar pain, diarrhea.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: bladder if full. Caution: ⚠ Have the patient void first — do not needle a full bladder.
KI13 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).