ZHIXIE

NAME TIANSHU LOCATION On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the umbilicus. Note: the 2 cun line on the abdomen is located halfway between the umbilicus and the palpable lateral border of the rectus

NAME QIHAI LOCATION On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3.5 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. NEEDLING Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun.Caution: deep

NAME ZHITAN LOCATION In the hollow below the acromial end of the clavicle. NEEDLING Straight insertion, 2 to 3 cun. COMMAND FUNCTIONS ACTIONS INDICATIONS Hemiplegia due to stroke Diseases of the

NAME DANJU LOCATION On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus, level with REV-5 Shimen. Note the 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the

NAME SHENQUE LOCATION Located in the center of the umbilicus. NEEDLING Use moxibustion only. Use moxibustion on salt, sliced ginger, crushed garlic or aconite cake only for 20 to 30 minutes.Caution:

NAME SHUIDAO LOCATION On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline inferior to the umbilicus, level with REN-4 Guanyuan.Note: the 2 cun line is halfway between the midline and the palpable