Foot Shaoyin 11 - 27 Flashcards
KI11 Heng Gu
Pubic Bone
KI11 Location
On the lower abdomen, 5 cun below the umbilicus, at the superior border of the symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (RN2)
KI11 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5 - 1 cun
KI11 Precautions
Deep insertion could penetrate a full bladder, have the patient empty their bladder before needling
KI11 Associations
No hats.
Crossing Point of KI and Chong
Luo Harmonizing Point
Doorway to Earth Point
KI11 TCM Actions
Benefits the lower jiao
KI11 Indications
KD 11, KD 12, KD 13, KD 14 & KD 15 all intersect the Chong Mai and are useful as local points for abdominal a/or gynecological issues
Benefits lower jiao: Fullness and pain of the lower abdomen, dysuria (painful urination), enuresis (involuntary urination) nocturnal emission, impotence, pain of genitalia, uterine/anal prolapse
KI11 TCM Patterns
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KI11 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Ilioinguinal nerve (L1)
Dermatome Segment: S4
KI11 Trigger Point
Muscle: Rectus abdominus and pyramidalis
Myotome Innervation: Rectus abdominus: Thoraco-abdominal nerves from T12; Pyramidalis: Subcostal nerve from T12
Location Notes: The Great Compendium’s location of 1 cun from the midline would be a better choice for the trigger point as the diagrams show them in the middle of the rectus abdominus muscle
Pain Referral Pattern:
Rectus abdominus: In a band across the back at the level of the the point, above the buttocks and below the PSIS
Pyramidalis: Between symphysis pubis and umbilicus
Indications: Abdominal pain and digestive discomfort
KI11 Notes
This point is also the origin of the 4th trajectory of the Chong mai relating to structural aspects of the body via the Qiao (Yuen, 2005, The Extraoridinary Vessels).
At the end of a Kidney Luo treatment this point is needled, deqi grasped and removed immediately to normalize the circulation of blood (Cecil-Sterman, 2012, Advanced Acupuncture).
KI11 Nearby Points
RN2 - On the midline of the lower abdomen on the superior border of the pubic sypmhysis
ST30 - 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline on the lower abdomen, level with the top of the pubic symphysis (RN2)
SP12 - Superior to the lateral end of the inguinal groove, lateral to the pulsating external iliac artery (joins femoral artery), level with symphysis pubis and 3.5 cun lateral to RN2
LV12 - Lateral and inferior to ST30, in the inguinal groove where the femoral artery is palpable, 2.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline
KI12 Da He
Great Luminence
KI12 Location
On the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus and 1 cun above the pubic symphysis, 0.5 cun lateral to the AML, level with RN3
KI12 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5 - 1 cun
KI12 Caution
Deep needling could penetrate a full bladder, have patient empty it before treatment
KI12 Associations
Meeting of Kidney with Chong Mai
KI12 TCM Actions
Tonifies the kidney
Binds essence
Regulates Ren and Chong vessels
KI12 Indications
Tonify kidneys/Benefits Ren and Chong: Nocturnal emission, impotence, morbid leukorrhea, pain in the external genitalia, prolapse of uterus, redness of the eye originating at the inner canthus.
KD 11, KD 12, KD 13, KD 14 & KD 15 all intersect the Chong Mai and are useful as local points for abdominal a/or gynecological issues
KI12 Patterns
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KI12 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Ilioinguinal nerve (L1)
Dermatome Segment: S4
KI12 Nearby Points
RN3 - 1 cun above the pubic symphysis and 4 cun below the umbilicus on the AML
ST29 - On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the AML, level wtih RN3 (4 cun below umbilicus and 1 cun above pubic symphysis)
SP13 - On the lower abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the midlien and 0.7 cun above SP12, between RN2 and RN3
KI13 Qi Xue
Qi Cave
KI13 Location
On the lower abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to the AML, level with RN4, 2 cun above the pubic symphysis and 3 cun below the umbilicus
KI13 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5 - 1 cun
KI13 Caution
Deep insertion may penetrate a full bladder
KI13 Associations
Meeting of Kidney with Chong Mai
KI13 TCM Actions
Regulates Ren and Chong Mai
Regulates lower jiao
KI13 Indications
KD 11, KD 12, KD 13, KD 14 & KD 15 all intersect the Chong Mai and are useful as local points for abdominal a/or gynecological issues
Regulates Ren and Chong Mai: Amenorrhoea, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, leucorrhoea, infertility in women.
Regulates lower jiao: Difficult urination, incessant diarrhoea, abdominal pain, running piglet qi,
Benefits kidney qi: lumbar pain, (urination, mensturation)
? redness of the eye originating at the inner canthus.
KI13 Patterns
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KI13 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Iliohypogastric nerve (L1)
_Dermatome Segmen_t: L1
KI13 Nearby Points
RN4 - On the AML, 2 cun above the pubic symphysis and 3 cun below the umbilicus
ST28 - Level with RN4, 2 cun lateral to the AML
GB27 - On the lateral side of the lower abdomen, anterior to the ASIS, 3 cun below the level of the umbilicus, level with RN4
KI14 Si Man
Four Fullnesses
KI14 Location
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun below the umbilicus, 3 cun above the pubic symphysis, 0.5 cun lateral to the AML
KI14 Needling
Perpendicular 1 - 1.5 cun
KI14 Caution
Deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity
KI14 Associations
Meeting of Kidney with Chong Mai
KI14 TCM Actions
Regulate Ren and Chong Vessels
Regulate the lower jiao
Regulates qi and moves blood stasis
Regulates water passages and promotes urination
KI14 Indications
KD 11, KD 12, KD 13, KD 14 & KD 15 all intersect the Chong Mai and are useful as local points for abdominal a/or gynecological issues
Regulates qi and moves blood stasis: postpartum abdominal pain, lower abdominal pain, abdominal distention, shan disorder, pain of kidneys, pain of lateral costal regions
Regulates water passages: edema, edema of upper abdomen, diarrhea, water in LI,
Regulates lower jiao/Ren & Chong Vessels: Irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, malign blood with acute pain, accumulated cold in the uterus, infertility, leucorrhoea, retention of lochia, seminal emission, white and turbid urethral discharge.
cold shivering, pain of both lateral costal regions, redness and pain of the inner canthus.
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KI14 Patterns
Blood Stasis
KI14 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Anterior cutaneous thoracic nerve from T12
Dermatome Segment: T12
KI14 Trigger Point
Muscle: Rectus abdominis dysmenorrhoea points
Myotome Innervation: Thoraco-abdominal nerves from T11
Location Notes: These points are closer to the midline
Pain Referral Pattern: Local around point
Indications: Dysmenorrhoea
KI14 Nearby Points
RN5 - 2 cun below the umbilicus and 3 cun above pubic symphysis on the AML
ST27 - Level with RN5, 2 cun lateral to the midline
SP14 - 1.3 cun below SP15 and 4 cun lateral to the midline on the lateral side of rectus abdominus
KI15 Zhong Zhu
Middle Flow
KI15 Location
On the lower abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus and 4 cun above the pubic symphysis, level with RN7 and 0.5 cun lateral to the AML
KI15 Needling
Perpendicular 1 - 1.5 cun
KI15 Caution
Peritoneal cavity
KI15 Associations
Meeting of Kidney and Chong Mai
KI15 TCM Actions
Regulates Ren and Chong Vessels
Regulates lower jiao/intestines
Regulates kidney qi
KI15 Indications
Regulate intestines/lower jiao: Constipation, dry stools, diarrhea, dysenteric disorder, sensation of heat in low abdomen
Regulate Ren and Chong Mai: irregular menstruation, redness and pain of the inner canthus.
Regulate kidney qi: Pain of the lumbar spine and abdomen, rushing sensation up and down the lumbar spine.
KI15 Patterns
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KI15 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Anterior cutaneous thoracic nerve from T11
Dermatome Segment: T11
KI15 Nearby Points
RN7 - 1 cun below umbilicus, 4 cun above pubic symphysis on the AML
SP14 - 1.3 cun below SP15 and 4 cun lateral to the midline
ST26 - 2 cun lateral to RN7
KI16 Huang Shu
Vitals Shu
KI16 Location
0.5 cun lateral to the AML at the level of the umbilicu (RN8)
KI16 Needling
Perpendicular 1 - 1.5 cun
KI16 Caution
Peritoneal cavity
KI16 Associations
Meeting of Kidney with Chong Mai
KI16 TCM Actions
Regulates Ren and Chong Vessels
Regulate and warm the intestines
Harmonize Stomach
Regulates qi and alleviates pain
KI16 Indications
Regulate and warm intestines: Cold a/or Dry effecting the lower abdomen a/or intestines - constipation, abdominal pain, five types of Lin, shan disorder, borborygmus
Harmonize stomach: abdominal pain, epigastric pain, constpiation, vomiting
Regulate Chong and Ren vessels: redness and pain of the eye originating at the inner canthus.
KI16 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Anterior cutaneous thoracic nerve from T10
Dermatome Segment: T10
KI16 Trigger Point
Muscle: Iliopsoas
Myotome Innervation: Femoral nerve (L2 - L3)
Location Notes: Palpation point only. Psoas muscle connects to the spine around this point on the posterior of the body
Pain Referral Pattern: Down the lower back and to the anterior of the thigh
Indications: Low back pain
KI16 Notes
Ling Shu Ch. 52, On Wei Qi, suggest this point along with Tianshu St-25 and Pishu Bl-20 to release evil Qi in the abdomen. It advises to press the point for a time until there is a reaction and then pierce with the fine needle and apply a draining technique. Conditions treated are headache, dizziness and falling to the ground, abdominal pain, fullness, distension and accumulation. If it is painful and the pain moves it can be cured easily; if is is a painless fixed accumulation it is difficult.
Classical texts such as the Nei Jing and Ling Shu which considered the Dai mai as simple a circle around the waist would include this a point on the Dai mai along with others level to Shenque Ren-8 and Mingmen Du-4 instead of the traditional points (Yuen, 2005, The Eight Extraordinary Vessels).
KI16 Nearby Points
RN8 - On the anterior midline level with the umbilicus
ST25 - 2 cun lateral to AML at level of the umbilicus
SP15 - 4 cun lateral to the AML at level of umbilicus
GB26 - Directly below LV13 at the crossing point of a vertical line through the free end of the 11th floating rib and a horizontal line through the umbilicus (level with RN8)
KI17 Shang Qu
Shang Bend
Metal Note
Commercial Music
KI17 Location
On the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (RN10)
KI17 Needling
Perpendicular 1 - 1.5 cun
KI17 Caution
Peritoneal cavity
KI17 Associations
Meeting of KI with Chong Mai
KI17 TCM Actions
Dispels accumulation and alleviates pain
KI17 Indications
Colon pain and functional issues, abdominal (ji ju) masses with periodic cutting pain, intestinal pain with lack of appetite, inner canthus redness and pain
Vomiting diarrhoea, constipation.
KI17 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Anterior cutaneous thoracic nerve from T9
Dermatome Segment: T9
KD17 Patterns
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KI17 Nearby Points
RN10 - 2 cun above the umbilicus on the AML
ST23 - 2 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the AML (RN10)
LV13 - On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the 11th floating rib
GB25 - On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the 12th floating rib