KI26 (Yùzhōng, “Comfortable Chest”) is an acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located in the first intercostal space, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It descends rebellious qi, alleviates cough and asthma.
In the first 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.
KI26, 'Comfortable Chest', is a key point for descending rebellious qi and alleviating a wide range of chest and respiratory symptoms. It is highly effective for cough, asthma, chest oppression, and pain, particularly when there is a feeling of fullness or discomfort in the chest. Its name directly reflects its primary function of bringing comfort and ease to the chest. It can be effectively combined with Dingchuan for acute asthmatic attacks.
KI26 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI26 (Yùzhōng) is located in the first intercostal space, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
KI26 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.
KI26 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).