Huangshu KI16: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature:
Huang: huang-membranes Shu: to transport
The Qi of the kidney infuses from Huangshu into the Huang membrane.
Point: KI16
Chinese Name: 肓俞
English Name/Meaning: Vitals Transporter
Pinyin: huāng shū
Han Geul 한글: hwang yu 황유
Romaji: kō yu
Vietnamese: Hoang du
Location:
0.5 cun lateral to the umbilicus, at the level of Shenque (REN8).
Functions of huangshu:
- Harmonizes the stomach and sedates rebellious Qi.
- Reduces local pain around the navel.
Indications:
Abdominal pain and distension, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea.
Method:
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Remarks:
Meeting point of Kidney and chong vessel.