Name

肓俞

• Huang Shu
• Transporting Point of the Noble Organs
• Dwelling of Vital Centers

Nature

• Gathering Point with Penetrating Vessel

Location

0.5 CUN to the side of the umbilicus

Functions

• Tonifies Kidney-Yang, Essence and Original Qi
• Regulates the intestines: abdominal pain, constipation, gas
• Pain in the lacrimal area during menstruation

Comments

• This point is located above the aorta artery, so it has a strong influence on blood circulation. This relates it to the Heart. Kidney and Heart form Lesser Yin.
• Because it is located to the side of the umbilicus, at the center of the body, it can be used for psychological problems. It helps bring people to their center, connecting Heaven (mind, yang) and Earth (yin). Depression. Another point with similar action is KI-9.

Treatment

• Needling: 0.5 CUN
• Moxibustion

Interactions

• Pain during urination: KI-11