KI-18 - Stone Pass

石关 - Shí guān

Point Region: Upper abdomen

KI

Kidney Meridian

足少阴肾经 - Zú Shàoyīn Shèn Jīng

KI-18, or 'Shiguan' (meaning 'Stone Gate'), is a point located on the upper abdomen. Its name, 'Stone Gate,' refers to its ability to address 'hardness' and 'stagnation' in the abdomen, as well as its position as a gateway to the deeper organs.

As a local point, Shiguan is primarily used for issues related to the intestines and the digestive system, such as constipation, abdominal distention, and pain. It is a go-to point for 'breaking up' stagnation and 'clearing' blockages in the abdomen. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a sense of flow and ease to the digestive system.

Shiguan acts as a vital access point to the deeper layers of the abdomen, providing a direct and effective way to address blockages and restore a sense of balance and harmony. It's a reminder of the power of local points to provide targeted relief and restore a sense of comfort and vitality to the lower body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the upper abdomen, level with CV-11.

How to Locate:

  1. Find your navel and measure 3 finger-widths up
  2. Move half a finger-width to the side from the center
  3. This is at the level of CV-11
  4. The point is beside the center line at this level
Location illustration for On the upper abdomen, level with CV-11.

Primary Functions

Urinary & Kidney System

  • Strengthens kidney qi circulation
  • Treats kidney stone formation
  • Regulates urinary function

Digestive System

  • Treats severe abdominal pain
  • Addresses digestive stagnation
  • Regulates intestinal function
  • Treats nausea and vomiting

Reproductive System

  • Treats reproductive pain disorders
  • Addresses fertility issues

Musculoskeletal System

  • Treats severe abdominal cramping
  • Addresses muscle spasms

Nervous System

  • Treats severe abdominal nervous tension
  • Calms digestive anxiety

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Indigestion
  • Stomach pain
  • Digestive problems
  • Gastritis
  • Stomach discomfort

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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KI-18 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Pregnancy
  • Severe gastric bleeding
  • Recent abdominal surgery