KD 18 — Shí Guān (石关) — Stone Gate
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1. Overview
KD 18 — Shí Guān (石关) — is an acupuncture point on the Kidney meridian. Its English name, Stone Gate, 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 18 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the upper abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
3. Actions
- Regulates the intestines and Stomach
- Benefits the Kidney and Uterus
4. Indications
- Constipation
- Hiccup and vomiting after meals
- Infertility
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Postpartum abdominal pain
- Abdominal masses
5. Needling
Perpendicular 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 18 is a Meeting point of the Chong channel. It is used in fertility combinations for Kidney-linked patterns and in prescriptions for chronic constipation.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use KD 18 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Infertility, 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.
