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This point, on the upper abdomen, regulates the Intestines and relieves abdominal pain.
Location
On the upper abdomen, 2 cun superior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (lateral to REN-10).
Anatomy
On the rectus abdominis; the superior and inferior epigastric arteries; the ninth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Regulates the Intestines and the Stomach
- Relieves abdominal pain and accumulation
Indications
Abdominal pain and distension, borborygmus, diarrhoea, and constipation.
Needling
0.5-0.8 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With CV-12 and ST-25 for digestive 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.
