KD 18 Acupuncture Point Theory

KD 18 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory

The acupuncture point "KD 18" , 石關, is represented by "Shiguan" in pinyin and "Stone Pass" in english and may be found:

3 cun above CV 8, .5 cun lateral to CV 11.

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

Local Point for abdominal and intestinal issues.
Pain, hiccups, vomiting, harmonizes stomach.
Fertility issues involving stagnation in the lower warmer.
Abdominal pain following childbirth.

Kd 18 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:

Intersection Point of the KD & Chong Mai Meridians

A single acupuncture point is not commonly thought of as an empirical way to influence a TCM diagnostic pattern. KD18, however, is a strong candidate to be incorporated into an acupuncture protocol for patients who exhibit: Blood Stagnation, Stomach Food Stagnation and/or Stomach Rebellious Qi

KD 18 may potentially be used, in coordination with a well designed acupuncture treatment protocol, to influence the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Hiccups, Infertility and/or Vomiting

While not necessarily valid clinically, CV 11 ( Digestive issues - bloating, poor appetite, v…), SP 16 (Aids intestinal issues by clearing heat in the in…) and ST 22 (Abdominal pain, bloating, gurgling in the stomach…) are nearby.

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