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.