Henggu KI11: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature:
Heng gu is the ancient name of the pubis.
This point is on the superior border of the pubis.
Point: KI11
Chinese Name: 橫骨
English Name/Meaning: Pubic Bone
Pinyin: héng gǔ
Han Geul 한글: hoeng gol 횡골
Romaji: ō kotsu
Vietnamese: Hoành cốt
Location:
5 cun below the umbilicus. on the superior border of symphysis pubis, 0.5 cun lateral to Qugu (REN2).
Functions:
Regulates conception and governor vessel.
Indications of Henggu:
Fullness and pain in the lower abdomen, dysuria, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, pain of genitalia.
Method:
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Remarks:
Meeting point of Kidney and Chong Vessel.
Precautions:
- Avoid deep needling, to prevent urinary bladder injury when full.
- Avoid in pregnancy.