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This point, on the lower abdomen, benefits the genitals, consolidates essence and regulates the Chong Mai.
Location
On the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (lateral to REN-3).
Anatomy
On the rectus abdominis; the inferior epigastric and external pudendal arteries; the iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the genitals and consolidates essence
- Regulates the Chong Mai and the lower burner
Indications
Seminal emission and impotence, genital pain, leucorrhoea, and prolapse of the uterus.
Needling
0.8-1.2 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With REN-4 and KI-3 for seminal emission and essence deficiency.
Classical Text References
A meeting point with the Chong Mai.
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.
