KI20 (Tōnggǔ, “Open Valley”) is an acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the upper abdomen, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline, level with the Ren Mai point Shangwan (CV13). This places it 1 cun inferior to Youmen (KI21). It harmonizes the Stomach, descends rebellious Qi, resolves accumulations, and alleviates pain.
On the upper abdomen, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline, level with the Ren Mai point Shangwan (CV13). This places it 1 cun inferior to Youmen (KI21).
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Deep insertion carries a risk of puncturing the liver on the right side or the stomach, especially in thin patients.
Harmonizes the Stomach, descends rebellious Qi, resolves accumulations, and alleviates pain..
Abdominal fullness, chest fullness, abdominal pain, heart pain, poor appetite, indigestion, vomiting, frequent vomiting after eating or drinking, sudden loss of voice, mental confusion, palpitations, accumulations, retained fluids, abdominal masses , red urine, emaciation, mouth deviation, red and painful inner canthus of the eye, heart pain with evil qi rising to the chest and causing sharp pain in the ribs..
KI20 is an important local point for upper abdominal disorders, particularly those involving Stomach Qi rebellion and food stagnation. It addresses symptoms like epigastric pain, fullness, vomiting, and poor digestion by harmonizing the middle jiao and descending rebellious Qi. Its connection with the Chong Mai also gives it a role in regulating Qi and Blood, which can manifest as palpitations or mental-emotional symptoms stemming from digestive disharmony.
KI20 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI20 (Tōnggǔ) is located on the upper abdomen, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline, level with the Ren Mai point Shangwan (CV13). This places it 1 cun inferior to Youmen (KI21).
KI20 harmonizes the Stomach, descends rebellious Qi, resolves accumulations, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include abdominal fullness, chest fullness, abdominal pain, heart pain, poor appetite, indigestion, vomiting, frequent vomiting after eating or drinking, sudden loss of voice, mental confusion, palpitations, accumulations, retained fluids, abdominal masses , red urine, emaciation, mouth deviation, red and painful inner canthus of the eye, heart pain with evil qi rising to the chest and causing sharp pain in the ribs.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Deep insertion carries a risk of puncturing the liver on the right side or the stomach, especially in thin patients.
KI20 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).