KD 20 — Fù Tōng Gǔ (腹通谷) — Abdomen Connecting Valley
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1. Overview
KD 20 — Fù Tōng Gǔ (腹通谷) — is an acupuncture point on the Kidney meridian. Its English name, Abdomen Connecting Valley, 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 20 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to CV-13 Shangwan.
3. Actions
- Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
- Unbinds the chest
- Transforms Phlegm
4. Indications
- Vomiting
- Undigested food in the stool
- Abdominal distention and pain
- Diarrhea
- Palpitations
- Disorientation
- Sudden loss of consciousness
- Swelling beneath the tongue with difficulty speaking
- Malaria
5. Needling
Perpendicular 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 20 Fù Tōng Gǔ (Abdomen Connecting Valley) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use KD 20 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea, Coughing. 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.
