NAME

TITUO

LOCATION

4 cun lateral to REN-4 Guanyuan, on the lower abdomen.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness in the lower abdomen and sometimes a lifting sensation in the uterus.
Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
For prolapsed uterus: Direct the needle from Tituo towards REN-2 Qugu through the muscular layer. Then rotate the needle until it wraps the muscle fibers, firmly pull it upwards and outwards and tape it to the skin in this raised position for 20-30 minutes.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Raises and regulates Qi.

INDICATIONS

Prolapsed uterus
Lower abdominal pain
Abdominal distention and pain
Hernia
Dysmenorrhea

COMBINATIONS

REN-3 through to REN-2 Zhongzhi through to Qugu ST-36 Zusanli SP-6 Sanyinjiao or DU-20 Bahui ST-36 Zusanli SP-6 Sanyinjiao
Prolapsed uterus.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This is one of the primary points for uterine prolapse.

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