Kidney 19 (KI19) – Yindu, Yin Metropolis
Kidney 19 (KI19) – Yindu, also known as Yin Metal, is an important acupuncture point on the kidney meridian in horses.
Information about the treatment point appears here
Note: The points shown on the 3D model do not correspond to the exact anatomical location. They serve only as a guide to help you find the respective acupuncture points.
Location
KI19 is located on the lateral abdomen of the horse, at the level of the last rib, about a thumb's width from the midline.
Functions
Yindu can be used to support digestion and strengthen the kidney meridian.
Indicators
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Safety
This point should only be treated by experienced individuals, as it is located near sensitive organs.
Medical information
KI19 is located 0.5 cun lateral to the ventral midline, at the level of the 14th intercostal space, between KI18 and KI20.
KI19 is used to harmonize the stomach and intestines, for abdominal pain, and to strengthen kidney yin.
Caution with deep needling, as KI19 is in close proximity to the peritoneum and organs such as the intestine and kidney.
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