KI-22 - Walking Corridor

步廊 - Bù láng

Point Region: Chest

KI

Kidney Meridian

足少阴肾经 - Zú Shàoyīn Shèn Jīng

KI-22, or 'Bulang' (meaning 'Corridor Walk'), is the first Kidney point on the chest. Its name, 'Corridor Walk,' refers to its position on the 'corridor' of the chest, where it can address issues related to the lungs and the heart.

As a local point, Bulang is primarily used for issues related to the chest and lungs, such as a cough, asthma, and chest pain. It is a go-to point for 'clearing' phlegm and 'regulating' the flow of energy in the chest. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a smooth and unobstructed flow of energy and blood in the chest, allowing for a clear and easy breath.

Bulang acts as a vital access point to the chest and lungs, 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 upper body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the chest, level with the 5th intercostal space, lateral to the sternum.

How to Locate:

  1. Find the 5th space between ribs (around nipple level)
  2. Move about half a finger-width to the side from your breastbone
  3. This is on your chest near the center
  4. The point is in this rib space lateral to your breastbone
Location illustration for On the chest, level with the 5th intercostal space, lateral to the sternum.

Primary Functions

Urinary & Kidney System

  • Strengthens kidney qi and essence
  • Treats kidney deficiency
  • Supports kidney function

Respiratory System

  • Treats chest congestion and tightness
  • Regulates lung qi circulation
  • Addresses chronic cough
  • Treats asthma and breathing difficulties

Nervous System

  • Calms chest anxiety and oppression
  • Treats emotional stress
  • Reduces nervous tension

Circulatory System

  • Regulates chest circulation
  • Treats chest pain
  • Supports heart function

Emotional & Mental

  • Treats emotional depression
  • Reduces chest-related anxiety
  • Strengthens emotional stability

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Chest pain
  • Asthma
  • Cough
  • Mastitis
  • Respiratory problems
  • Breast inflammation
  • Chest congestion
  • Breathing difficulty

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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KI-22 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Acute breast infections
  • Breast cancer
  • Recent chest surgery
  • Severe respiratory conditions