NAME
CHENGMAN
LOCATION
On the abdomen 5 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to REN-13 Shangwan.
On the abdomen 5 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral the midline, level with REN-13 Shangwan.
NEEDLING
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable
Straight insertion 0.5-0.8 cun.
Caution: In thin patients, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.Deep needling at right ST-20 Chengman may penetrate an enlarged Liver.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
Descends Rebellious Lung or Stomach Qi
INDICATIONS
Abdominal distention
Vomiting
Gastric pain
Anorexia
Hematemesis
Hemoptysis
Difficult ingestion
Diarrhea
Hardness and pain of the lateral costal region
Vomiting
Hiccup
Acute and chronic gastritis
Borborygmus
Colic
Indigestion
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Dyspnea with raised shoulders
COMBINATIONS
LU-1 Zhongfu UB-60 Kunlun LU-10 Yuji SP-20 Zhourong | REN-12 Zhongwan | |
Difficult ingestion | Hardness and pain of the lateral costal region | `` |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is a good point to treat dissatisfaction and anorexia.