# KD23 Shenfeng (Spirit Seal) – Kidney Meridian

神封 · shén fēng

Location: In the 4th intercostal space 2 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/kd23

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Breast Abscess, Breast Abscess, Angina Microvascular Cardiac Syndrome, Angina Microvascular Cardiac Syndrome, Loss of Appetite, Loss of Appetite, Asthma, Benefit Breasts, Benefit Breasts, Cough, Breathing Problems, Breathing Problems, Chest Fullness, Chest Fullness, Costal Lateral Fullness, Costal Lateral Fullness, Qi Rebellious Lung, Qi Rebellious Lung, Qi Rebellious Stomach, Qi Rebellious Stomach, Strain Pectoralis, Strain Pectoralis, Bi Arthralgia Chest Syndrome, Bi / Arthralgia Chest Syndrome, Unbind Chest, Unbind Chest, Vomiting, Wheezing

## Most often selected alongside KD23

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- KD24 (Spirit Ruins) – 2 protocols
- KD25 (Spirit Storehouse) – 2 protocols
- KD26 (Lively Centre) – 2 protocols
- BL14 (Absolute Yin Shu Point) – 1 protocols
- BL16 (Governing Vessel Shu Point) – 1 protocols
- BL17 (Diaphragm Shu Point) – 1 protocols
- BL19 (Gallbladder Shu Point) – 1 protocols
- BL21 (Stomach Shu Point) – 1 protocols

## Protocols using KD23

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qi Rebellious Lung, Qi Rebellious Lung | ST13, ST14, SP19, SP20, SP21, KD23, KD24, KD25, KD26 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Qi Rebellious Stomach, Qi Rebellious Stomach | LI11, ST09, ST10, ST11, ST12, ST19, ST20, ST24, ST34, ST44, SP14, BL14, BL16, BL17, BL19, BL21, KD18, KD19, KD21, KD23, KD24, KD25, KD26 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

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