NAME
QICHONG
LOCATION
2 cun lateral to REN-2 Qugu on the support ridge of the pubic tubercle.
At the lateral superior side of the pubic tubercle, 2 cun lateral to the median line of the abdomen in the upper inguinal region, medial to the common iliac artery.
5 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to REN-2 Qugu.
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline (halfway between the midline and the palpable border of the rectus abdominus), level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis, REN-2 Qugu.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: local heavy distended feeling.
Slanted insertion toward the genitals, 1 to 2 cun. Sensation: Local distention and soreness extending to the genitals.
Caution: Internally, the presence of the spermatic cord in men or the round ligament in women makes deep insertion dangerous.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: in thin patients, deep insertion in a superior direction may penetrate the peritoneal cavity or a full Bladder. Deep insertion in an inferior direction in a male may penetrate the spermatic cord.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Sea of Nourishment (Water and Grain) point
Intersecting point of the REN, DU, and Chong channels
ACTIONS
Stabilizes and promotes the Jing
Stabilizes the lower orifices
Regulates Qi and Blood
Tonifies Ying Qi
Regulates menstruation
Regulates the Chong channel
Invigorates and contains Blood
Raises Middle Qi
Regulates Stomach Qi
Tonifies the Sea of Food
Regulates Qi in the Lower Jiao
Subdues Running Piglet Q
INDICATIONS
Infertility
Impotence
Spermatorrhea
Irregular menstruation
Dysmenorrhea due to Blood Stasis
Testicular pain
Penile pain
Lower abdominal pain, swelling and Cold
Abdominal pain
Retention of the placenta
Diseases of the reproductive organs
Excessive bleeding
Borborygmus
Excessive perspiration
Unable to lie on one's back
Lumbago
Improves circulation in the lower limbs
Hypogastric pain
Sudden fullness and distention of the abdomen
Sudden amenorrhea
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Difficult lactation
Lumbar pain with difficulty turning
Fullness of the lateral costal region
Running piglet Qi
Fetal Qi rushes up to attack the Heart
Hot, painful urinary dysfunction
Stone edema
Uterine tumors or fibroids
Uterine hemorrhage
Uterus failing to return to normal shape after childbirth
Urethral pain
Kidney pain and swelling
Pain and swelling of the external genitalia
Hunger with no desire to eat due to Deficiency
Hernia
Swelling of the prostate
Colic
Disorders related to childbirth
Dampness
Sensation of air going up to the Heart
Accumulation of Heat in the large Intestine
Pain in the Small Intestine
Frostbite
Gangrene
Twisting pain of the abdomen
Heat in the abdomen
Heat in the body with abdominal pain
Hardness below the umbilicus
Retention of urine
Retention of feces
Heat in the Large Intestine
Rectal prolapse
Injury by Cold leading to Heat in the Stomach
COMBINATIONS
| LIV-8 Ququan LIV-3Taichong | REN-4 Guanyuan joined to REN-3 Zhongji SP-6 Sanyinjiao | ST-36 Zusanli |
| Hernia | Urinary tract infection | Bleed both points for excessive perspiration |
| LIV-13 Zhangmen | UB-25 Dachangshu DU-20 Baihui DU-1 Changqiang GB-21 Jianjing LI-4 Hegu | KI-2 Rangu KI-14 Siman LIV-13 Zhangmen |
| Insomnia | Rectal prolapse | Moxa for stone edema of the upper abdomen |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point has a deep pathway to the Heart channel and the Small Intestine channel. This point is used for Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with External Invasion. Bleed this point for chronic hemoptysis. This is the single most important point to treat running piglet Qi.