Kidney 13, Abbreviated as KI 13 or KID 13, Transliterated Qixue in Chinese, Kidney Qi Cave in English.
KI 13 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the center of the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
KI 13 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea
- Dysuria
- Diarrhea
KI 13 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Tonifies Kidney Qi, regulates the Lower Jiao, regulates the Ren and Chong Vessels.
Classification:
Crossing point of the KID Meridian and the Chong Vessel