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This point, on the upper abdomen, regulates the middle burner and Intestines and relieves abdominal and epigastric pain.
Location
On the upper abdomen, 3 cun superior to the centre of the umbilicus (level with REN-11), 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Anatomy
On the external and internal oblique and transversus abdominis; the eighth intercostal and superior epigastric arteries; the eighth intercostal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Regulates the middle burner and the Intestines
- Relieves food stagnation
Indications
Abdominal pain, indigestion, undigested food in the stool, dysentery, and constipation.
Needling
0.7-1.0 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With REN-12 and ST-21 for epigastric and digestive disorders.
Classical Text References
A meeting point with the Yin Wei 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.