NAME
SHANGQU
LOCATION
2 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to REN-10 Xiawan.
On the abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to REN-10 Xiawan.
NEEDLING
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point of the Chong channel
ACTIONS
Dispels accumulations
Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Anorexia
Gastric spasm
Hyperacidity
Jaundice
Impatience
Tired of living
Abdominal masses with periodic cutting pain
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Constipation
Stomach ache
Peritonitis
Colic
Intestinal pain with lack of appetite
Redness and pain of the eye originating at the inner canthus