NAME
DANJU
LOCATION
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with REV-5 Shimen. Note the 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominus muscle.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: In thin patients, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
Puncture Perpendicularly 0.7 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Benefits the Kidneys
Firms the Jing
Regulates Qi
Promotes urination
Regulates Stomach Qi
INDICATIONS
Premature ejaculation
Seminal emission
Irregular menstruation
Difficult urination
Urinary retention
Lower abdominal distention and fullness
Shan (hernia) disorder
Abdominal pain
Cystitis
Fright palpitations
Insomnia
Propensity to fright
Agitation without thirst
Los of use of the four limbs
Hemiplegia
Dysuria
Intestinal obstruction
COMBINATIONS
| SP-8 Diji LIV-6 Zhongdu | REN-6 Qihai SP-6 Sanyinjiao | |
| Cold-Damp Shan disorder | Palpitations and insomnia |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is frequently used in Excess conditions giving rise to lateral abdominal pain.