KI27 (Shúfǔ, “Shu Mansion”) is an acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel Meridian. It is located in the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It descends rebellious qi, alleviates cough and asthma, benefits chest.
In the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 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, benefits chest.
Cough, asthma, chest pain, vomiting.
KI27, 'Shu Mansion', is the terminal point of the Kidney meridian and a highly significant point for descending rebellious qi, alleviating cough and asthma, and benefiting the chest. It is widely used for all types of cough, wheezing, chest pain, and oppression, especially when related to Kidney qi deficiency or inability to grasp qi. Its location and name suggest its role as a 'mansion' for vital qi, making it crucial for strengthening the root of respiration. It is empirically used with LU1 for severe cough and asthma.
KI27 is one of 27 points on the Kidney Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
KI27 (Shúfǔ) is located in the depression on the lower border of the clavicle, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
KI27 descends rebellious qi, alleviates cough and asthma, benefits chest. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, chest pain, vomiting.
Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution for pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
KI27 is a point on the Kidney Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyīn Shènjīng).