Location acupuncture point Ki 16
Location:
At the level of the navel. 0.5 cun (1 finger) to the side of the midline.
Point of Influence of the Organs — Huāng Shù
This acupuncture point is used especially when the kidney energy and at the same time the heart energy should be strengthened.
In addition, it calms the mind. It is helpful when the Kidney Yin is weak and thus the heart is not sufficiently nourished.
Application: 
30 seconds 
vigorous
30 seconds 
vigorous
Name:
- 肓俞 (huāng shù)
- Ki 16 — Kiddney 16, Point of influence of the organs
- Einflusspunkt der Organe
Helps with:
Sciatica & Lumbago, Strengthen kidney
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Kidney
Element:
Water
Assignment:
Yin 
Organ time:
5 to 7 pm
Category:
Transit point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Clearing pathways
- Strengthens the kidney qi
- Supports the heart qi
- Calms the mind (Shen)
Contraindication:
None
None
This is the acupuncture point of choice when you feel tired and at the same time feel like you want to find your center again.
Application:
AcuPen:
This acupuncture point is pressed with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds, or simply until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Alternatively, you can press this point with the round end.
Acupressure:
The acupuncture point Ki 16 is pressed with the thumb for 30 to 45 seconds.
Acupressure can be repeated several times a day in case of acute problems.
Acupuncture technique:
The point is needled vertically, with a depth of 0.3 to 1 do. Moxibustion is possible.
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Meridian: Kidney
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Features: element water
- Winter
- Salty
- North
- Ears
- Fear
- Courage
- Kidney
- Bladder