JUQUE

NAME

JUQUE

LOCATION

On the midline of the abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus and 2 cun below the sternocostal angle.
Note: in some patients the xiphoid process may extend to the point.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Oblique insertion directed inferiorly 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: Deep insertion, especially in thin patients, may damage the left lobe of the Liver or the Heart if either is enlarged.
Caution: Oblique superior insertion towards the Heart is contraindicated.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3 to 0.8 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion 1.5 to 2 cun. Sensation: local distention and discomfort and soreness extending upward.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

Front-Mu point of the Heart

ACTIONS

Calms the Shen
Regulates Qi
Pacifies the Stomach
Benefits the diaphragm
Regulates the Heart
Alleviates pain
Descends Lung Qi
Unbinds the chest
Transforms Phlegm
Harmonizes the Stomach
Pacifies the Stomach
Descends Rebellion

INDICATIONS

Pain in the Heart and chest
Psychosis
Fright palpitations
Nausea
Acid regurgitation
Vomiting
Syncope during pregnancy
Heart pain due to Cold
Chest pain radiating to the back
Chest pain radiating to the lateral costal region
Accumulation of Phlegm in the chest
Rebellious Qi
Fullness of the chest with shortness of breath
Spitting Blood
Sudden turmoil disorder
Abdominal distention
Sudden abdominal pain
Focal distention
Esophageal constriction
Stomach reflux
Obstruction of the diaphragm
Jaundice
Acute jaundice
Shan disorder
Distention and fullness
Stomach pain
Cholera
Seizures
Chronic hepatitis
Collapsing syndrome with chills
Stifling sensation in the chest
Diaphragmatic spasms
Upper abdominal distention
Insanity
Motion sickness
Tachycardia
Lack of vitality
Nine types of pain in the Heart and back with a sensation of Cold
Incessant vomiting
Patient vomits all he eats
Madness
Spasms of the Stomach and abdomen
Coughing fits
Sensation of a bar in the Stomach
Pains in the lower abdomen due to Intestinal parasitosis
Injury by Cold (Shang Han)
Lack of energy
Plague
Excess mucoid sputum
Discomfort in the diaphragm
Stomach cancer
Intestinal tuberculosis with hard knots in the abdomen
Depression Dysphagia Hiccup Cough Parasites in the Intestines or bile duct Round worms in the bile duct Cholera Jaundice Sudden Heart pain Injury by Cold leading to agitation of the Heart Mania disorder Mania-depression Aversion to Fire Tendency to curse and scold others Ranting and raving
Anger Disorientation Loss of consciousness Epilepsy with vomiting of foam Poor memory Agitation and Heat Mutual overacting of the five phases Diminished Qi Febrile disease Clonic spasm Psychosis Gastric spasm Gastric ulcer Mental disorders Angina pectoris Lassitude Cold extremities Shortness of breath Diarrhea Hysteria Cardiac failure Fierce mental disorders Pericarditis Chest pain related to roundworms Vomiting long after ingestion of food Psychopathy Fear Anguish Bronchitis Pleurisy Infantile parasitosis Rectus spasms Pains due to Cold Hernia Syncope with the four limbs icy like a cadaver Drooling Fullness in the chest with a sensation of malaise and Heat Incessant dysentery

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point is indicated for disorders of the Heart and Shen. It is particularly important when Cold Attacks the Heart. This is considered the ST-36 Zusanli of the Upper Jiao. This is a first aid point.