Qixue Point (KI-13 / Qi Point, also known as Baomen, Zihu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Qixue (KI-13 / Qi Point). Learn its benefits for irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, impotence, and urinary retention – the meeting point of Kidney and Chong – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Indications
Spermatorrhea, abdominal distension, impotence, irregular menstruation, leukorrhea, urinary retention, dysmenorrhea, and infertility.
Precise Location
In the lower abdomen, 0.5 cun (one finger-width) lateral to Guanyuan (RN-4) on both sides.
Location Method
Stand with one hand on the abdomen, four fingers together, palm inward – the point is where the little finger rests when the index finger is on the umbilicus. Alternatively, sit upright or lie supine – locate 0.5 cun lateral to Guanyuan (RN-4, 3 cun below the umbilicus).
Massage Method
Gently press and knead with the four fingers of both hands – once each morning and evening for 1–3 minutes. Therapeutic actions: Tonifies Chong and Ren, benefits the kidney and warms the uterus, regulates menstruation and leukorrhea.
Compatibility
Indigestion: Combine with Tianshu (ST-25) and Dachangshu (BL-25). Disease overview: Indigestion is caused by gastric motility disorders, including gastroparesis and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Symptoms include intermittent upper abdominal discomfort, pain, fullness, heartburn, and belching. Patients may avoid eating due to early satiety and distension, with poor sleep and nightmares. Massage sequence: Gently press Qixue with four fingers for 3 minutes, massage Tianshu for 3 minutes, then massage Dachangshu for 3 minutes. Irregular menstruation: Combine with Guilai (ST-29), Sanyinjiao (SP-6), Mingmen (GV-4), Qixue (KI-13), and Shenshu (BL-23). Difficult urination: Combine with Zhongji (RN-3), Yinlingquan (SP-9), Pangguangshu (BL-28), and Qixue (KI-13). Spermatorrhea and impotence: Combine with Guanyuan (RN-4), Sanyinjiao (SP-6), and Taixi (KI-3). Dysmenorrhea: Combine with Guanyuan (RN-4), Sanyinjiao (SP-6), and Xuehai (SP-10).
Efficacy & Actions
This point was first named in the Zhenjiu Jiayijing. It is called "Qixue" because it communicates with the qi of the zang-fu organs and meridians. The Suwen · Qixue Lun states: "Qixue is where the needle wanders." This is a very useful point – regular massage regulates various gynecological disorders. This point belongs to the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian and is the meeting point of the Kidney Meridian and the Chong Vessel. It tonifies Chong and Ren, benefits the kidney and warms the uterus, and regulates menstruation and leukorrhea. It is a commonly used key point for treating gynecological and reproductive system disorders. First documented in Zhenjiu Jiayijing. "Qi" refers to meridian qi and qi-blood; "Xue" means point or gathering place. This point is where Kidney Meridian qi gathers, communicating with qi of the zang-fu organs and meridians – hence the name Qixue (Qi Point). It is also known as "Baomen" and "Zihu."
