KD 11 — Héng Gǔ (横骨) — Pubic Bone
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1. Overview
KD 11 — Héng Gǔ (横骨) — is an acupuncture point on the Kidney meridian. Its English name, Pubic Bone, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use KD 11 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Located 0.5 cun lateral to CV-2 Qugu, on the lower abdomen.
3. Actions
- Benefits the Lower Jiao.
- One source says this point is the endocrine point, used for the hypothalamus, testes and pituitary.
- Moxa can be used on this point for inability to conceive.
4. Indications
- Hernia
- Urethritis
- Urinary incontinence
- Spermatorrhea
- Impotence
- Deficiency and exhaustion of the five Zang, with seminal emission
- Painful retraction of the genitals
- Hypogastric pain
- Uterine prolapse
5. Needling
Straight insertion 1-1.5 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
KD 11 Héng Gǔ (Pubic Bone) is classified as: Meeting point of the Kidney Channel with the Chong Channel.. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use KD 11 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
