KI14 (Siman, “Four Fullnesses”) is an acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren5). It regulates Qi and blood, alleviates pain, benefits the lower jiao.
On the abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren5).
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: bladder if full.
Regulates Qi and blood, alleviates pain, benefits the lower jiao.
Abdominal pain, irregular menstruation, infertility, hernia, postpartum pain.
Siman is an important point for regulating Qi and blood in the lower jiao, making it effective for various abdominal and gynecological disorders. It is frequently used for abdominal pain, distention, and constipation, as well as irregular menstruation and uterine bleeding. Its name, 'Four Fullnesses,' suggests its ability to address conditions of repletion or stagnation in the lower abdomen, often paired with SP6 for menstrual irregularities.
KI14 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI14 (Siman) is located on the abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren5).
KI14 regulates Qi and blood, alleviates pain, benefits the lower jiao. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, irregular menstruation, infertility, hernia, postpartum pain.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: bladder if full. Caution: ⚠ Have the patient void first — do not needle a full bladder.
KI14 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).