KI11

Henggu

Henggu(KI11,横骨) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyin Kidney Meridian of Foot.

Location

5 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior median line.

Indication

• ①Fullness and pain in the lower abdomen;
• ②dysuria, enuresis, seminal emissions, impotence;
• ③hernia.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.