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

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

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