Introduction To Acupoints

Stepping Upwards

Acupoint Name:Stepping Upwards Acupoint

Acupoint Code:KI-22

PinYin:bulang

Associated Meridian:The Kidney channel of Foot, Lesser Yin

Main Diseases for Treatment

Chest pain, cough, asthma, vomiting, loss of appetite, mastitis.

Acupoint Location

In the chest area, at the 5th intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline. (This acupoint is a pair, one on each side)

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Supine position. Feel downward from the nipple to the 1st intercostal space (which is the 5th intercostal space), within this intercostal space, measure 2 transverse fingers (thumb) laterally from the anterior midline, and the spot where there is a sour and swollen sensation upon pressure is the acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

KI-22:Stepping Upwards(bulang)
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