Zhongzhu (KI15)
Zhongzhu (KI15), “Central Flow”, is a point on the Kidney meridian. It is point 15 of the 27 on the channel. Regulates the intestines and relieves constipation and menstrual pain.
Location
On the lower abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior median line.
Functions according to tradition
Regulates the intestines and relieves constipation and menstrual pain.
Traditional indications
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Irregular menstruation
- Lower back pain
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
At this point the channel crosses the Penetrating Vessel (Chong Mai, 冲脉), called the “sea of Blood”, one of the eight extraordinary vessels.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- BL51 Huangmen (Bladder): Abdominal pain, Constipation, Lower back pain
- SP16 Fuai (Spleen): Abdominal pain, Constipation
- BL33 Zhongliao (Bladder): Constipation, Irregular menstruation
- GB26 Daimai (Gallbladder): Irregular menstruation, Lower back pain
- SP13 Fushe (Spleen): Abdominal pain, Constipation
- SP15 Daheng (Spleen): Abdominal pain, Constipation
Point profile
- Code
- KI15
- Pinyin name
- Zhōng Zhù
- Characters
- 中注
- Translation
- Central Flow
- Meridian
- Kidney
- Element
- Water
- Classification
- Chong Mai
- Topics
- Intestine, Menstruation, Pain
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
