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This point, on the upper abdomen, harmonises the middle burner and relieves food stagnation and rebellious qi.
Location
On the upper abdomen, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline (lateral to REN-13).
Anatomy
On the rectus abdominis; the superior epigastric artery; the seventh intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Harmonises the middle burner and resolves food stagnation
- Descends rebellious qi
Indications
Abdominal pain and distension, indigestion, vomiting, and palpitations.
Needling
0.5-0.8 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With CV-12 for epigastric disorders.
Classical Text References
A meeting point with the Chong Mai.
Cautions & Contraindications
On the upper abdomen avoid deep insertion.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
