KD 17 Acupuncture Point Theory

KD 17 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory

The acupuncture point "KD 17" , 商曲, is represented by "Shangqu" in pinyin and "Shang Bend" in english and may be found:

2 cun above CV 8, .5 cun lateral to CV 10.

Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:

Local point for abdominal and colon pain and functional issues.
Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain.

Kd 17 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:

Intersection Point of the KD & Chong Mai Meridians

KD 17 may potentially be used, in coordination with a well designed acupuncture treatment protocol, to influence the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Constipation and/or Diarrhea

While not necessarily valid clinically, CV 10 ( CV 10 is indicated for issues with the lower …), GB 25 (Local point for pain in the lumbar a/or lateral c…), LV 13 (Assist with SP Deficient signs esp. from the LV i…) and ST 23 (Abdominal pain, epigastric pain, bloating, poor a…) are nearby.

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