PIGEN

ACUPUNCTURE PIGEN 13°

NAME

PIGEN

LOCATION

3.5 cun lateral to the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.
3.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, on the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion 1-1.5 cun.
0.8–1 cun obliquely in a medial direction.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Improves Qi flow between the Upper and Middle Burner
Eliminates local Qi and Blood Stagnation.

INDICATIONS

Enlargement of the Liver or Spleen
Gastritis
Enteritis
Mass in the abdomen
Prolapsed Kidney
Indigestion
Feeling as if food will not pass through
Lumbar pain

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

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