KI 16 Acupuncture Point

Kidney 16, Abbreviated as KI 16 or KID 16, Transliterated Huangshu in Chinese, Vitals Tissues Shu in English.

KI 16 Acupuncture Point Location:

On the middle of the abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus.

KI 16 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Abdominal pain and distention, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea

KI 16 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Regulates Qi, removes meridian obstructions, regulates the intestines.

Classification: 

Crossing point of the KID Meridian and the Chong Vessel