KI17 Shang Curve

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KI17 (Shāngqú, “Shang Curve”) is the Meeting point of KI & Chong Mai point of the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of CV10 (Xiàwǎn). It regulates the intestines, moves abdominal accumulations, and alleviates pain.

Location

On the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of CV10 (Xiàwǎn).

Needling

Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun.

TCM functions

Regulates the intestines, moves abdominal accumulations, and alleviates pain..

Indications

Abdominal pain, abdominal masses and accumulations, sharp intestinal pain, poor appetite, eye pain starting from the inner canthus..

Meeting point of KI & Chong Mai

Clinical notes

Shangqu is a key local point for various abdominal disorders, particularly those involving pain and stagnation. Its classical indications point to its use for abdominal masses, sharp intestinal pain, and digestive issues like poor appetite. As a meeting point with the Chong Mai, it has a deeper influence on the abdomen and can be considered for complex patterns of Qi and Blood stagnation in the middle and lower jiao.

On the Kidney Channel channel

KI17 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is KI17 located?

KI17 (Shāngqú) is located on the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of CV10 (Xiàwǎn).

What is KI17 used for?

KI17 regulates the intestines, moves abdominal accumulations, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, abdominal masses and accumulations, sharp intestinal pain, poor appetite, eye pain starting from the inner canthus.

How is KI17 needled?

Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun.

Which meridian is KI17 on?

KI17 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).

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