Acupuncture Times Your guide to acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and TCM — explore acupoints, herbs and formulas, plus the latest acupuncture research news.
Related Articles
This point, on the upper abdomen, harmonises the Stomach and relieves epigastric distension.
Location
On the upper abdomen, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Anatomy
On the rectus abdominis; the superior epigastric artery; the eighth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Harmonises the Stomach and descends rebellious qi
- Relieves distension and food stagnation
Indications
Stomach pain and distension, vomiting, poor appetite, and borborygmus.
Needling
0.5-0.8 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion may be used.
Point Combinations
With CV-12 and ST-21 for epigastric disorders.
Classical Text References
Used for disorders of the Stomach.
Cautions & Contraindications
On the right, avoid deep insertion (liver).
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.