KI24 (Língxū, “Spirit Ruins”) is an acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located in the fourth intercostal space, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It descends rebellious qi, alleviates cough and asthma.
In the fourth intercostal space, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution for pneumothorax.
Descends rebellious qi, alleviates cough and asthma.
Cough, asthma, chest pain, mastitis.
KI24, 'Spirit Ruins', is a vital point for descending rebellious qi and addressing various respiratory and chest complaints. It is particularly effective for cough, asthma, chest pain, and oppression, especially when there is a deficiency component or a feeling of emptiness in the chest. Its name suggests its ability to nourish and restore the spirit, which can be depleted in chronic respiratory conditions. It is often paired with BL13 for chronic cough and asthma.
KI24 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI24 (Língxū) is located in the fourth intercostal space, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
KI24 descends rebellious qi, alleviates cough and asthma. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, chest pain, mastitis.
Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution for pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
KI24 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).