KI 17 Acupuncture Point is called as Shang Qu. Shang means one of the five sounds, pertaining to metal. Qu means bend. The Large Intestine also pertains to the metal. This point corresponds to the flexure of the intestines.
KI 17 Acupuncture Point Location
In the umbilical region, 2 cun superior to the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline at the level of CV 10. Needle perpendicularly 0.5 – 1 cun.
1⁄2 cun lateral to REN-10
KI 17 Acupuncture Point Names
Shang Qu 商曲
Kidney 17 Shang Bend.
Speciality
- Meeting Point on the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
Caution
Functions
- Dispels accumulation and alleviates pain
Indication
- Fullness of Abdomen
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
Diseases
Abdominal pain.
Discomfort
Area of Protection
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