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.
On the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of CV10 (Xiàwǎn).
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun.
Regulates the intestines, moves abdominal accumulations, and alleviates pain..
Abdominal pain, abdominal masses and accumulations, sharp intestinal pain, poor appetite, eye pain starting from the inner canthus..
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.
KI17 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
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).
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.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun.
KI17 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).