KI-23 (Shen Feng) Spirit Seal - Acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin

"Yin and Yang are opposites"

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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-23 (Shen Feng) Spirit Seal

Acupuncture Points on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin

Actions:

Unbinds the chest
Lowers rebellious Lung and Stomach Qi
Benefits the breasts

Indications:

Cough, asthma, fullness in the chest and hypochondriac region, mastitis.

Location (CAM):

In the fourth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Location (AMOA):

In the fourth intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Needling Method:

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 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