KI17 (Shāngqú, “Shang Bend”) is the Meeting point of KI & Chong Mai point of the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It regulates qi and alleviates pain.
On the lower abdomen, 2 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 qi and alleviates pain.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation.
Shangqu, a meeting point of the Kidney and Chong Mai, is primarily indicated for regulating qi and alleviating pain in the abdomen. It is useful for abdominal distention, pain, and indigestion, particularly when associated with cold or deficiency. It can also address issues like constipation and diarrhea by promoting smooth qi flow in the middle jiao.
KI17 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI17 (Shāngqú) is located on the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
KI17 regulates qi and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation.
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.
KI17 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).