KI15 (Zhōngzhù, “Central Flow”) is the Meeting point of KI & Chong Mai point of the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It regulates intestines, alleviates pain.
On the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.2 cun. Caution for bladder if full.
Regulates intestines, alleviates pain.
Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, irregular menstruation.
Zhongzhu, another meeting point of the Kidney and Chong Mai, primarily regulates the intestines and alleviates abdominal pain. It is effective for constipation, diarrhea, and various types of abdominal distention and pain, especially those related to Kidney qi deficiency or cold. Its name 'Central Flow' suggests its role in harmonizing the central abdominal region.
KI15 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI15 (Zhōngzhù) is located on the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
KI15 regulates intestines, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, irregular menstruation.
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.
KI15 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).