Yuzhong (KI26)
Yuzhong (KI26), “Lively Centre”, is a point on the Kidney meridian. It is point 26 of the 27 on the channel. Diffuses the Lung, transforms Phlegm and unbinds the chest.
Location
On the chest, in the first intercostal space, 2 cun lateral to the anterior median line.
Functions according to tradition
Diffuses the Lung, transforms Phlegm and unbinds the chest.
Traditional indications
- Cough with phlegm
- Asthma
- Chest oppression
- Poor appetite
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
Needle obliquely towards the spine: deep perpendicular insertion reaches the lung.
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.
- SP20 Zhourong (Spleen): Chest oppression, Poor appetite
- ST13 Qihu (Stomach): Asthma, Chest oppression
- ST14 Kufang (Stomach): Chest oppression, Cough with phlegm
- CV19 Zigong (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Asthma, Poor appetite
- LU1 Zhongfu (Lung): Asthma, Chest oppression
- CV16 Zhongting (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Chest oppression, Poor appetite
Point profile
- Code
- KI26
- Pinyin name
- Yù Zhōng
- Characters
- 彧中
- Translation
- Lively Centre
- Meridian
- Kidney
- Element
- Water
- Topics
- Chest, Cough, Breathing
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.
