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This point, on the upper abdomen, harmonises the Stomach, promotes the descent of food and relieves food stagnation.
Location
On the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 2 cun superior to the umbilicus.
Anatomy
On the linea alba; the superior epigastric artery; the eighth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Harmonises the Stomach and promotes descent
- Relieves food stagnation and resolves accumulation
Indications
Epigastric and abdominal pain and distension, indigestion and food retention, vomiting, and abdominal masses.
Needling
0.8-1.2 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With REN-12 and ST-36 for digestive disorders.
Classical Text References
A meeting point with the Spleen channel.
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.
