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This point, beside the umbilicus, regulates the Intestines and qi of the abdomen and relieves abdominal pain and constipation.
Location
On the abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to the centre of the umbilicus.
Anatomy
On the rectus abdominis; the inferior and superior epigastric arteries; the tenth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Regulates the Intestines and qi of the abdomen
- Regulates the lower burner
Indications
Abdominal pain and distension, constipation, diarrhoea, and hernia.
Needling
0.8-1.2 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With ST-25 and REN-6 for abdominal disorders.
Classical Text References
A meeting point with the Chong Mai.
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.
