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This point, on the lower abdomen, regulates menstruation and the Intestines and relieves lower abdominal pain.
Location
On the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (lateral to REN-7).
Anatomy
On the rectus abdominis; the inferior and superior epigastric arteries; the tenth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Regulates menstruation
- Regulates the lower burner and the Intestines
Indications
Irregular menstruation, lower abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhoea.
Needling
0.8-1.2 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With ST-25 and REN-6 for abdominal and intestinal disorders.
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.
