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This point, on the upper abdomen, harmonises the Stomach, transforms phlegm and calms the spirit.
Location
On the upper abdomen, 1 cun superior to the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Anatomy
On the rectus abdominis; the inferior epigastric artery; the tenth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Harmonises the Stomach and transforms phlegm
- Calms the spirit
Indications
Stomach pain, vomiting, mania and mental-emotional disorders, and bleeding of the tongue.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion may be used.
Point Combinations
With ST-40 for phlegm-related mental disorders.
Classical Text References
Used for Stomach and mental-emotional disorders.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
