NAME
HUANGSHU
LOCATION
0.5 cun lateral to the navel.
0.5 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus, level with REN-8 Shenque.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Point of the Chong channel
ACTIONS
Removes obstructions from the channel
Tonifies the Kidneys
Benefits the Heart
Regulates Qi
Alleviates pain
Regulates and warms the Intestines
INDICATIONS
Stomach spasms
Hernia pain
Enteritis
Habitual constipation
Hiccup
Epigastric pain
Cold in the epigastrium
Cutting pain in the abdomen
Shan disorder due to Cold
Jaundice
Abdominal pain and distention
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dry stools
Borborygmus
The five types of painful urinary dysfunction
Redness and pain of the eye originating at the inner canthus
All Stomach complaints
COMBINATIONS
| KI-11 Henggu | ||
| The five types of urinary dysfunction |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is related to Gaohuang, the space between the Heart and diaphragm. It can be used to tonify the Kidneys and Heart and calm the Mind. It is used for Kidney Yin Deficiency unable to nourish the Heart.