KD 16 — Huāng Shū (肓俞) — Vital's Shu
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1. Overview
KD 16 — Huāng Shū (肓俞) — is an acupuncture point on the Kidney meridian. Its English name, Vital's Shu, 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 16 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
0.5 cun lateral to the navel.
3. Actions
- Removes obstructions from the channel
- Tonifies the Kidneys
- Benefits the Heart
- Regulates Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Regulates and warms the Intestines
4. Indications
- Stomach spasms
- Hernia pain
- Enteritis
- Habitual constipation
- Hiccup
- Epigastric pain
- Cold in the epigastrium
- Cutting pain in the abdomen
- Shan disorder due to Cold
5. Needling
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun. Caution: deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
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 16 Huāng Shū (Vital's Shu) is classified as: Point of 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 16 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Constipation, Diarrhea. Each treatment is individually designed 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.
