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This point, below the umbilicus, regulates the lower burner, benefits the uterus and regulates the Chong and Ren vessels.
Location
On the lower abdomen, on the anterior midline, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus.
Anatomy
On the linea alba; the inferior and superficial epigastric arteries; the tenth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Regulates the lower burner and the uterus
- Regulates the Chong and Ren vessels and menstruation
- Resolves damp
Indications
Irregular menstruation and uterine bleeding, lower abdominal pain, oedema, and hernia.
Needling
0.8-1.2 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With REN-4 and SP-6 for menstrual disorders.
Classical Text References
A meeting point with the Chong Mai and the Kidney channel.
Cautions & Contraindications
Caution in pregnancy.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
