KI15 (Zhōngzhù, “Zhōngzhù”) is the Meeting point of KI & Chong Mai point of the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (Ren Mai). It regulates the intestines, clears heat from the lower jiao, and adjusts menstruation.
On the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (Ren Mai).
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun.
Regulates the intestines, clears heat from the lower jiao, and adjusts menstruation..
Lower abdominal heat, constipation, difficult or dry stool, diarrhea, gas, pain in the lower abdomen, pain radiating to the and spine, red and painful inner corner of the eye, irregular menstruation..
Zhongzhu is a key point for addressing intestinal disorders, particularly constipation due to heat and dryness in the lower abdomen. Its connection to the Chong Mai also makes it useful for menstrual irregularities. The classical indication for eye pain originating from the inner canthus highlights the Kidney channel's pathway and its internal connections.
KI15 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI15 (Zhōngzhù) is located on the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (Ren Mai).
KI15 regulates the intestines, clears heat from the lower jiao, and adjusts menstruation. Common clinical indications include lower abdominal heat, constipation, difficult or dry stool, diarrhea, gas, pain in the lower abdomen, pain radiating to the and spine, red and painful inner corner of the eye, irregular menstruation.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun.
KI15 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).