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This point, on the lower abdomen, warms and regulates the lower burner, invigorates blood and is a major point for gynaecological disorders.
Location
On the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Anatomy
On the rectus abdominis; the inferior epigastric artery; the iliohypogastric nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Warms and regulates the lower burner
- Regulates qi and invigorates blood
- Benefits the uterus and genitals and treats prolapse and hernia
Indications
Amenorrhoea and dysmenorrhoea, irregular menstruation, prolapse of the uterus, leucorrhoea, hernia, and retracted testicles.
Needling
0.7-1.2 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With CV-4 and SP-6 for gynaecological disorders; with CV-3 for prolapse.
Classical Text References
A principal point for gynaecological and genital 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.
