KD 23 — Shén Fēng (神封) — Spirit Seal
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1. Overview
KD 23 — Shén Fēng (神封) — is an acupuncture point on the Kidney meridian. Its English name, Spirit Seal, 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 23 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
In the 4th intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline (level with the nipple in men).
3. Actions
- Regulates Qi in the chest
- Transforms phlegm
- Calms the Shen
4. Indications
- Cough and wheezing
- Fullness and pain of the chest
- Mastitis
- Vomiting
- Poor appetite
5. Needling
Oblique or transverse 0.3 to 0.5 cun. Do not needle perpendicularly — risk of pneumothorax.
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 23 is a local chest point used in combinations for phlegm-related chest complaints and for calming Shen when disturbed by chest congestion.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use KD 23 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Anxiety, Phlegm patterns. 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.
