KI19 (Yīndū, “Yin Metropolis”) is an acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the anterior midline of the abdomen, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It regulates qi and alleviates pain.
On the anterior midline of the abdomen, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.5 cun. Caution for pneumothorax.
Regulates qi and alleviates pain.
Abdominal pain, indigestion, asthma.
KI19, 'Yin Metropolis', is primarily used for regulating qi in the abdomen and chest, making it effective for epigastric pain, abdominal distention, and indigestion. It can also address issues like vomiting and acid reflux by harmonizing the Middle Jiao. Its location on the Kidney meridian, close to the stomach, highlights its role in connecting Kidney and Spleen/Stomach functions. Clinically, it is often paired with ST36 for general abdominal discomfort.
KI19 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI19 (Yīndū) is located on the anterior midline of the abdomen, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
KI19 regulates qi and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, indigestion, asthma.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.5 cun. Caution for pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
KI19 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).