KI-27 - Shu Mansion
俞府 - Shū fǔ
Point Region: Chest
KI-27, or 'Shufu' (meaning 'Shu Mansion'), is the terminal point of the Kidney channel. Its name, 'Shu Mansion,' refers to its position as a final 'mansion' or 'residence' for the Kidney channel, where all the energy of the meridian can be accessed and regulated.
As the terminal point, Shufu is a go-to point for a wide range of conditions, from a cough and asthma to chest pain and shortness of breath. It is a vital point for 'tonifying' the Kidney, helping to restore vitality and strength to the entire body. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a sense of balance and harmony to the upper body.
Shufu acts as a vital access point to the heart 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, just below the clavicle, lateral to the sternum.
How to Locate:
- Find your collarbone (clavicle)
- Move just below your collarbone
- Move about half a finger-width to the side from your breastbone
- The point is below your collarbone lateral to the center
Primary Functions
Urinary & Kidney System
- Strengthens kidney qi and essence
- Treats kidney deficiency patterns
- Supports kidney-lung qi interaction
Respiratory System
- Treats chronic cough and asthma
- Regulates lung qi circulation
- Addresses throat and chest disorders
- Treats breathing difficulties and dyspnea
Throat & Voice
- Treats chronic sore throat
- Improves voice quality and strength
- Addresses throat inflammation
- Treats loss of voice
Nervous System
- Calms chest and throat anxiety
- Treats nervous tension in upper body
- Improves mental clarity
Emotional & Mental
- Treats emotional oppression
- Reduces anxiety and worry
- Strengthens emotional expression
Digestive System
- Treats nausea and vomiting
- Addresses food stagnation
- Regulates stomach qi
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Cough
- Asthma
- Chest pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Respiratory problems
- Chest congestion
- Digestive problems
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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KI-27 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Recent chest surgery
- Severe respiratory conditions
- Acute digestive bleeding