KI-15 (Zhong Zhu) Central Flow - Acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin

"The Kidneys rule Water and Water Metabolism"

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point KI-15 (Zhong Zhu) Central Flow

Acupuncture Points on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin

Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel

Actions:

Regulates the intestines
Regulates the lower jiao

Indications:

Irregular menstruation, abdominal pain, constipation.

Location (CAM):

1 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Yinjiao (REN-7).

Location (AMOA):

On the lower abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus, 4 cun superior to the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Yinjiao REN-7). See location note for Henggu KID-11.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM