KD 17 — Shāng Qū (商曲) — Shang Bend
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1. Overview
KD 17 — Shāng Qū (商曲) — is an acupuncture point on the Kidney meridian. Its English name, Shang Bend, 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 17 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to CV-10 Xiawan.
3. Actions
- Dispels accumulations
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Anorexia
- Gastric spasm
- Hyperacidity
- Jaundice
- Impatience
- Tired of living
- Abdominal masses with periodic cutting pain
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 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 17 Shāng Qū (Shang Bend) is classified as: Meeting 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 17 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea, Constipation. 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.
