KI19 (Yīndū, “Yin Metropolis”) is an acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the upper abdomen, 4 cun superior to the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the Ren channel point Jianli (CV11). It harmonizes the Stomach, regulates Qi, subdues rebellious Qi, and alleviates pain.
On the upper abdomen, 4 cun superior to the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the Ren channel point Jianli (CV11).
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Caution: Deep insertion carries a risk of puncturing the liver or stomach, especially in thin patients or those with organomegaly.
Harmonizes the Stomach, regulates Qi, subdues rebellious Qi, and alleviates pain..
Fullness in the heart region, counterflow Qi, borborygmus, lung distention with qi surging, heat and pain in the hypochondriac region, body heat and cold, malarial disease, vexation and fullness in the area below the heart, red and painful inner canthus of the eye, small intestine heat..
Yindu is an upper abdominal point on the Kidney channel that primarily addresses disorders of the Middle Jiao, particularly rebellious Stomach Qi. Its indications for fullness, counterflow qi, and borborygmus make it useful for indigestion, bloating, and acid reflux. Although on the Kidney channel, its actions are focused on harmonizing the stomach and intestines, reflecting its alternate name 'Shigong' (Palace of Food).
KI19 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI19 (Yīndū) is located on the upper abdomen, 4 cun superior to the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the Ren channel point Jianli (CV11).
KI19 harmonizes the Stomach, regulates Qi, subdues rebellious Qi, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include fullness in the heart region, counterflow Qi, borborygmus, lung distention with qi surging, heat and pain in the hypochondriac region, body heat and cold, malarial disease, vexation and fullness in the area below the heart, red and painful inner canthus of the eye, small intestine heat.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Caution: Deep insertion carries a risk of puncturing the liver or stomach, especially in thin patients or those with organomegaly.
KI19 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).