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.

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