KI18 ( Shígōng, “Stone Gate”) is the Meeting point of KI & Chong Mai point of the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It regulates qi and alleviates pain.
On the lower abdomen, 1 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, indigestion, irregular menstruation.
Shigong, a meeting point of the Kidney and Chong Mai, is primarily used for regulating qi and alleviating pain in the abdominal region, particularly for issues related to the uterus and intestines. It is effective for irregular menstruation, uterine prolapse, and abdominal masses, as well as constipation and diarrhea. Its name 'Stone Gate' implies its role in regulating the lower abdominal gateway.
KI18 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI18 ( Shígōng) is located on the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
KI18 regulates qi and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, indigestion, irregular menstruation.
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.
KI18 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).