KI16 (Huangshu, “Vitals Shu”) is an acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the abdomen, 0.5 cun superior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren9). It regulates Qi and alleviates pain, strengthens the Kidneys.
On the abdomen, 0.5 cun superior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren9).
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.
Regulates Qi and alleviates pain, strengthens the Kidneys.
Abdominal pain, constipation, hernia, irregular menstruation.
Huangshu is a significant point for regulating Qi and alleviating pain in the abdomen, particularly effective for conditions affecting the intestines and Kidneys. It is commonly used for abdominal distention, pain, and constipation, especially when related to Kidney Qi stagnation or deficiency. This point also helps to strengthen the Kidneys and is sometimes used for chronic diarrhea or urinary incontinence due to Kidney deficiency.
KI16 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI16 (Huangshu) is located on the abdomen, 0.5 cun superior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Ren9).
KI16 regulates Qi and alleviates pain, strengthens the Kidneys. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, constipation, hernia, irregular menstruation.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8-1.2 cun.
KI16 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).