KI16 Huangshu

Huangshu · 肓俞 · Shu of the vital centre

Meridian

Kidney meridian

Location

0.5 cun to the side of the navel.

What it helps with

Cold and discomfort around the navel, a sluggish bowel against a background of fatigue.

How to work on it

Gentle circles with a warm palm for 60-90 seconds.

Caution

On the abdomen next to the navel: do not use during pregnancy; acute abdominal pain needs a doctor, not acupressure.

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