NAME
GONGSUN
LOCATION
On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone.
Note: first locate SP-3 Taibai, then slide proximally along the shaft of the first metatarsal bone until it reaches the depression at the base of the bone (approximately 1 cun).
In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.
On the medial aspect of the foot, at the anterior, inferior margin of the first metatarsus, one cun behind the joint of the big toe.
Approximately 1 cun posterior to SP-3 Taibai, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Luo-Connecting point of the Spleen channel
Master (Confluent) point of the Chong-channel
ACTIONS
Fortifies the Spleen
Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach
Regulates the Spleen and Stomach
Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
Regulates Qi
Resolves Dampness
Transforms Damp-Heat
Calms the Shen
clears the brain
Benefits the Heart and chest
Regulates and invigorates the Chong channel
Stops bleeding
Dispels fullness
Pacifies the Stomach
Removes obstructions
Regulates menstruation
Regulates the Middle and Lower Jiaos
Reduces digestive Stagnation
Tonifies Yuan Qi
Clears Heat
Invigorates the Blood
INDICATIONS
Epigastric pain
Vomiting
Excessive vomiting
Cold in the Stomach
Lack of pleasure in eating
Esophageal constriction
Abdominal pain and distention
Distention and pain of the umbilical region
Cutting pain of the Intestines
Drum distention (Intestines hard like a drum)
Borborygmus
Diarrhea
Undigested food in the stools
Dysenteric disorder
Hemafecia
Tenesmus
Sudden turmoil disorder
Heel pain
Heat in the soles of the feet
Anorexia
Nervousness
Word delirium
Fright
Depression
Self pity
Cynicism
High Blood pressure
Acute and chronic enteritis
Foot and ankle pain
Seizures
Suppressed appetite in pulmonary tuberculosis
Intestinal clumping
Chronic loose stools Hysteria with hiccups
Excessive sleepiness
Morning sickness
Chest pain
Disorders of the Stomach with frequent vomiting and abdominal pain
Cholera
Does not eat or drink
Stomach pain due to Spleen disorder
Enterorrhagia
Fever with abundant sweating, divagation and great thirst
Lower abdominal pain
Mania-depression
Manic raving
Insomnia
Restlessness
Epilepsy
All types of Heart pain
Gallbladder Deficiency
Much sighing
Irregular menstruation
Late menstruation
Gynecological disorders
Retention of the placenta
Retention of the lochia
Swelling of the head and face
Edema
Leg Qi
Jaundice
Malaria
Cold malaria
Abundant perspiration due to an attack of Wind-Cold
Unquenchable thirst
Tremendous swelling of the abdomen
Great agitation
Whining
Martyrdom
Hyper-acidity in the Stomach
Stomach ache
Endometritis
Tidal fevers
Stomach or upper abdominal pain due to Blood Stagnation
Indigestion
Incoherent speech
Endometriosis
Poor digestion
Acute and chronic gastritis
Pain in the abdomen, sides and Intestines
Spasms of the lower abdomen
Gastric spasms
Postpartum syncope
Facial dropsy
Endocarditis
Malaise below the navel
Discomfort in the cardiac region
COMBINATIONS
| PC-6 Neiguan | ST-41 Jiexi REN-12 Zhongwan ST-36 Zusanli | SP-3 Taibai ST-25 Tianshu UB-22 Sanjiaoshu |
| Abdominal pain Liver Qi stagnation Attacking the Spleen or Stomach | Food Stagnation in the mid-abdomen and stabbing pain that does not cease | Borborygmus |
| FT-40 Fenglong LI-5 Yangxi REN-17 Shanzhong | REN-14 Juque SJ-1 Guanchong SJ-6 Zhigou ST-41 Jiexi | ST-44 Neiting ST-45 Lidui |
| Vomiting Phlegm Watery diarrhea | Sudden turmoil disorder | Chronic malaria with no pleasure eating |
| SJ-6 Zhigou GB-34 Yanglingquan LIV-13 Zhangmen | GB-34 Yanglingquan | ST-36 Zusanli ST-44 Neiting |
| Pain of the lateral costal region | Swelling of the face and head | Bleeding of the upper digestive tract |
| PC-6 Neiguan M-CA-8 Jibianxue | KI-1 Yongquan KI-2 Rangu ST-36 Zusanli ST-34 Liangqiu | ST-42 Chongyang ST-36 (moxa) Zusanli |
| Acute and chronic gastroenteritis | Leprosy | Leg Qi |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point has a pronounced effect on emotional disorders. This is a major point for abdominal pain above the navel. This point is usually coupled with PC-6 Neiguan for abdominal pain and especially for Liver Qi Stagnation Attacking the Spleen. This point is good for someone who feels they have no future. It is most frequently used for Excess conditions, such as Dampness in the epigastrium, Blood stasis of the Stomach, Stomach Heat and Rebellious Stomach Qi. It is best for Intestinal pain above the navel.