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横骨

Synonyms:
  1. KI11
  2. Henggu
  3. 橫骨

Henggu
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Henggu(KI11,横骨) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyin Kidney Meridian of Foot.

Location

5 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior median line.

Indication

  • ①Fullness and pain in the lower abdomen;
  • ②dysuria, enuresis, seminal emissions, impotence;
  • ③hernia.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.