NAME
YINDU
LOCATION
0.5 cun lateral to REN-12 Zhongwan, on the
abdomen.
On the upper abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral
to the midline, REN-12 Zhongwan.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Perpendicular insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: deep needling may puncture the peritoneal
cavity.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point with the Chong channel
ACTIONS
Regulates Qi
Harmonizes the Stomach
Lowers rebellion
Alleviates cough and wheezing
INDICATIONS
Emphysema
Pleurisy
Malaria
Fullness and agitation below the Heart
Twisting pain in the abdomen
Borborygmus
Difficult defecation
Infertility
Eye pain
Redness and pain of the eye originating at the inner
canthus
Abdominal distention
Abdominal pain
Epigastric pain
Counterflow Qi
Vomiting
Nausea
Malign Blood in the Uterus
Cough
Chest distention
Pain and heat of the lateral costal region
Constipation
COMBINATIONS
HT-3 Shaohai LI-1 Shangyang LI-3 SanjianSJ-3Zhongzhu | REN-14 Juque | |
Malaria with generalized fever | Agitation and fullness of the Heart |