KI16 (Huangshu, “Huang Shu translates to 'Vitals Shu-point'”) is an acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the middle abdomen, at the level of the umbilicus (CV8), 0.5 cun lateral to the midline. It regulates the intestines, warms the Middle Jiao, alleviates abdominal pain, and resolves stagnation.
On the middle abdomen, at the level of the umbilicus (CV8), 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun.
Regulates the intestines, warms the Middle Jiao, alleviates abdominal pain, and resolves stagnation..
Cutting abdominal pain, cold hernia of the large abdomen, dry stool, constipation, abdominal fullness with a gurgling sound and difficulty with bowel movements, cold in the heart region, red and painful inner canthus of the eye, large abdomen with cold hernia, hard masses below the heart..
Huangshu is a primary point for abdominal disorders, especially those involving pain, constipation, and a sensation of cold or hardness. Its location at the level of the navel and its connection to the Chong Mai make it effective for regulating the intestines and resolving stagnation in the middle and lower jiao. It is particularly indicated for cutting abdominal pain associated with constipation or cold hernia, directly addressing both the symptom and the underlying stasis.
KI16 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI16 (Huangshu) is located on the middle abdomen, at the level of the umbilicus (CV8), 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.
KI16 regulates the intestines, warms the Middle Jiao, alleviates abdominal pain, and resolves stagnation. Common clinical indications include cutting abdominal pain, cold hernia of the large abdomen, dry stool, constipation, abdominal fullness with a gurgling sound and difficulty with bowel movements, cold in the heart region, red and painful inner canthus of the eye, large abdomen with cold hernia, hard masses below the heart.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun.
KI16 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).