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This point, on the lower abdomen, promotes water metabolism, benefits the bladder and uterus and relieves oedema.
Location
On the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Anatomy
On the rectus abdominis; the inferior epigastric artery; the twelfth intercostal nerve and the iliohypogastric nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Promotes water metabolism and benefits the bladder
- Benefits the uterus and the lower burner
Indications
Oedema, difficult urination, lower abdominal distension, and gynaecological disorders including dysmenorrhoea and infertility.
Needling
0.7-1.2 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With CV-3 and SP-9 for urinary disorders and oedema.
Classical Text References
Used for water metabolism and lower-burner disorders.
Cautions & Contraindications
Caution in pregnancy.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
