KD 14 — Sì Mǎn (四满) — Fourfold Fullness
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1. Overview
KD 14 — Sì Mǎn (四满) — is an acupuncture point on the Kidney meridian and a meeting point with the Penetrating Vessel (Chong Mai). Together with neighbouring KD 11–16 it forms the “Kidney fertility line” on the lower abdomen, key in acupuncture treatment of menstrual and reproductive disorders.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use KD 14 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
2 cun below the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.
3. Actions
- Regulates the Chong and Ren vessels
- Invigorates Blood and dispels Blood stasis
- Regulates the lower Burner
4. Indications
- Dysmenorrhoea with stabbing pain and clots — especially with Blood stasis
- Endometriosis and pelvic adhesions
- Irregular menstruation
- Infertility
- Postpartum abdominal pain with retained lochia
- Lower abdominal masses
- Painful urination
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 0.5–1 cun. Avoid in pregnancy.
6. Clinical notes
KD 14 is one of the most useful points for dysmenorrhoea with Blood-stasis features (dark clotted blood and stabbing pain). I combine it with SP 6, SP 10 and KD 13 for menstrual pain, and with Zi Gong and CV 4 for endometriosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use KD 14 for dysmenorrhoea, endometriosis management, postpartum recovery and Blood-stasis fertility presentations. Book a consultation in Wokingham, Berkshire.
