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KID-20
  Location 5 cun superior to the umbilicus or 3 cun inferior to the sternocostal angle, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline. How to find The distance between the sternocostal angle (➞ 3.5) and the centre of the umbilicus is divided into 8 proportional cun, which can vary considerably from the patient’s finger cun. Therefore, only proportional cun measurements should be used (elastic tape ➞2.3.1). From the sternocostal angle, measure 3 cun in an inferior direction and on this level locate KID-20 0.5 cun lateral to the midline. Located on the same level are ➞ Ren-13 (on the midline), ➞ ST-20 (2 cun lateral to the midline) and ➞ G.B.-24 (on the mamillary line, in the 7th intercostal space). Actions/Indications ● Strengthens the Spleen, harmonises the Stomach and Intestines, regulates counterflow Qi Special features Meeting point with the chong mai | |
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