Shiguan

Shiguan is also named 石关, KI18, 石關
Shiguan
Shiguan

Shiguan(KI18,石关) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Shaoyin Kidney Meridian of Foot.

Location

3 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Indication

  • ①Stomachache, vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, constipation, and other stomach and intestine disorders;
  • ②sterility.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.