KI18

Shiguan(KI18,石关) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyin Kidney Meridian of Foot.

Location

3 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Indication

• ①Stomachache, vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, constipation, and other stomach and intestine disorders;
• ②sterility.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.