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This point, on the upper abdomen, harmonises the middle burner, regulates the Chong Mai and is classically used for infertility.
Location
On the upper abdomen, 3 cun superior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (lateral to REN-11).
Anatomy
On the rectus abdominis; the superior epigastric artery; the eighth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Harmonises the middle burner and the Stomach
- Regulates the Chong Mai and benefits fertility
Indications
Stomach pain, vomiting, constipation, postpartum abdominal pain, and infertility.
Needling
0.5-0.8 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With CV-12 for epigastric disorders; with REN-4 for infertility.
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.
