KI25 (Shencang, “Spirit Storehouse”) is an acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located on the chest, in the second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It benefits the chest and diaphragm, calms the spirit, alleviates cough.
On the chest, in the second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution for pneumothorax.
Benefits the chest and diaphragm, calms the spirit, alleviates cough.
Cough, asthma, chest pain, anxiety, vomiting.
KI25, 'Spirit Storehouse', is a significant point for addressing chest oppression, cough, and asthma, particularly when related to Kidney Qi not grasping the Lung Qi. It helps to descend Lung Qi and calm wheezing. Clinically, it is also used to calm the spirit in cases of anxiety or emotional distress manifesting with chest tightness. This point is often needled bilaterally to open the chest and facilitate breathing.
KI25 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI25 (Shencang) is located on the chest, in the second intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
KI25 benefits the chest and diaphragm, calms the spirit, alleviates cough. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, chest pain, anxiety, vomiting.
Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution for pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
KI25 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).