Introduction To Acupoints

Metal Bend

Acupoint Name:Metal Bend Acupoint

Acupoint Code:KI-17

PinYin:shangqu

Associated Meridian:The Kidney channel of Foot, Lesser Yin

Main Diseases for Treatment

Abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, etc.

Acupoint Location

In the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the navel center, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. (This acupoint is a pair, one on each side)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Supine position. Measure upwards from the navel for 2 transverse fingers (thumb), then measure half a transverse finger laterally from the anterior midline, and the spot where there is a sour and swollen sensation upon pressure is the acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

KI-17:Metal Bend(shangqu)
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