NAME
QIHAI
LOCATION
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3.5 cun superior to the pubic symphysis.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Slanted insertion pointed downward 2 to 3 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, possibly extending into the genital region.
Caution: When the bladder is full, do not insert the needle too deeply.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Hara point
ACTIONS
Fosters Yuan Qi
Tonifies Qi
Tonifies the Kidneys
Fortifies Yang
Restores collapse of Yang
Regulates Qi functions
Regulates Qi Circulation
Harmonizes the Blood
Dispels Dampness
Dispels Damp-Heat
Dries Cold-Damp
Tonifies the body
Prolongs life
Enriches Yin
Regulates the REN-channel
Regulates menstruation
Regulates the Lower Jiao
Regulates the water pathways
Clears Deficiency Heat
Cools Blood Heat
Calms the fetus
Raises Middle Qi
Warms Cold
Expels urinary stones
INDICATIONS
Zang Deficiency with Qi exhaustion
Yuan Qi Deficiency
Sudden collapse of Yang
Slow and minute pulse
Yin Deficiency with sudden collapse of Yang
Loss of consciousness from Windstroke
All kinds of chronic Qi diseases that do not respond to treatment
Emaciation of the muscles and body
Feebleness and weakness of the muscles
Failure of the fontanel to close in babies
Upward attack of the Qi of the five Zang
Uterine bleeding
Persistent flow of lochia
Postpartum bleeding
Irregular menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
Red and white vaginal discharge
Infertility
Constipation
Dyspnea
Edema
Shortness of breath
Weakness of the four limbs
Excessive uterine bleeding
Atony of the Bladder sphincter
Flaccid Windstroke
Abandoned stroke
Abdominal pain
Severe abdominal pain
Enterorrhagia
Intestinal disorders
Sudden abdominal distention with dyspnea
General fatigue
Fright and fear and being unable to lie down
Nervous depression
Heart exhaustion
Slipped disc
Appendicitis
Chronic appendicitis
Polyuria
The five types of Lin (painful urinary dysfunction)
Duodenal ulcer
Vomiting all that one eats
Problems due to Blood clots
Profuse perspiration
Dyspnea and pulmonary problems
Sudden pain below the Heart
Emaciation in women
Asthma
Chilliness
Profuse clear urination
The feeling that everything is an effort
Lower Jiao wasting and thirsting
Menopausal syndrome
Forgetfulness
Stomach ache
Lochioschesis
Cold-predominant Bi
Vaginal prolapse
Gastric prolapse
Headache due to Kidney Qi Deficiency
Lack of coordination
Nagging heaviness
Impure thoughts
Acne
Impotence
Seminal emission
Nocturnal emission
Uterine prolapse
Rectal prolapse
Deficiency and Cold of the Lower Jiao
Inversion counter flow of the four limbs
Cold illness with a dark face
Diarrhea
Dysenteric disorder
White and turbid urine
Hesitant urination
Childhood enuresis
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence in children
The seven kinds of Shan (hernia) disorder
Twisting pain of the umbilicus
Abdominal masses
Abdominal distention (swelling)
Pain and Cold sensations below the umbilicus
Retraction of the testicles
Retraction of the penis
Upward staring eyes
Sudden pain of the Heart
Lumbar pain
Epigastric pain
Red face
Dark, yellow urine
Metritis
Lower abdominal pain
Colic
Hard lumps in the lower abdomen
Infertility
Asthenia
Psychopathy
Insomnia
Sun stroke
Coma
Kidney pain in women
Intestinal paralysis
Male urinary problems
Nephritis
Underdevelopment in children
Yin symptoms with a red face
Syncope because the lower energy cannot rise to the top of the body
Running piglet Qi
Problems during menstruation occurring after coitus
Neurasthenia
Loose stools
Lack of will power
Loose stools with mucus
Restless fetus disorder due to Deficiency
Hypertension due to Yang Deficiency
Anxiety and palpitations due to Qi and Blood Deficiency
Scrotal pain or inflammation
Shock
Prolapse of the Bladder
Intestinal prolapse
Upper urinary tract stones
Cannot digest food
Hypotension
Fear
Isolation
COMBINATIONS
| REN-21 Xuanji | DU-4 Mingmen UB-23 Shenshu KI-2 Rangu | SP-6 Sanyinjiao |
| Distressed, rapid dyspnea | Impotence | White turbidity Chronic seminal emission Postpartum Blood clot pain |
| SP-6 Sanyinjiao ST-27 Daju | REN-3 Zhongji GB-26 Daimai UB-23 Shenshu SP-6 Sanyinjiao | UB-27 Xiaochangshu |
| Palpitations and insomnia | irregular menstruation | Dysmenorrhea |
| REN-4 Guanyuan PC-5 Jianshi UB-30 Baihuanshu GB-26 Daimai SP-6 Sanyinjiao | PC-6 Neiguan ST-25 Tianshu ST-44 Neiting SP-1 Yinbai KI-6 Zhaohai | REN-12 Zhongwan ST-36 Zusanli |
| Red and white vaginal discharge | Bloody dysenteric disorder | Hemafecia |
| REN-4 Guanyuan UB-54 Zhibian UB-48 Yanggang | REN-4 Guanyuan KI-3 Taixi KI-10 Yingu UB-23 Shenshu UB-28 Pangguangshu | SP-6 Sanyinjiao SP-9 Yinlingquan KI-10 Yingu PC-7 Daling |
| Red and hesitant urinary flow | Dark urine | Obstructed urination |
| LIV-1 Dadun or SP-10 Xuehai | REN-9 Shuifen REN-8 Shenque | REN-3 Zhongji SP-6 Sanyinjiao |
| The five types of painful urinary dysfunction | Periumbilical pain | Dysmenorrhea |
| REN-4 Guanyuan DU-2 Yaoshu | UB-40 Weizhong | GB-34 Yanglingquan |
| Incontinence | Qi Deficiency | Moves Qi and relieves pain and distention in the lower abdomen |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
NOTES
This point as well as REN-4 Guanyuan is known as Dantian (Cinnabar Field). This point is used when one is bogged down in negativity, who have given up on life. This is one of the most important points for tonification. This is a major point for reinforcing the Kidneys, especially Kidney Yang. This point is the center of energy for the whole body. Moxa is used most often.