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腹通谷

Synonyms:
  1. KI20
  2. Futonggu

Futonggu
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Futonggu(KI20,腹通谷) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyin Kidney Meridian of Foot.

Location

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

Indication

  • ①Stomachache, vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, vomiting, and other stomach and intestine disordersers;
  • ②cardiac pain, palpitation, chest pain.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.