Qixue KI13: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications
Nomenclature:
Qi: vital energy Xue: cave
Qi refers to the Qi of the kidney. Qixue is beside Guanuan (CV4) , like a cave where the kidney Qi is stored.
Point: KI13
Chinese Name: 气穴
Name: Qixue
English Name/Meaning: Qi Cave
Pinyin: qì xué
Han Geul 한글: gi hyeol 기혈
Romaji: ki ketsu
Vietnamese: Khí huyệt
Location:
3 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Guanyuan (REN4).
Functions:
Regulates Conception and governor vessel and supplies Kidney qi and circulates fluid.
Indications:
Irregular menstruation, Dysmenorrhoea, Dysuria, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea.
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.
