NAME
ZHONGKUI
LOCATION
At the tip of the bone on the dorsal aspect of the proximal phalangeal joint of the middle finger
On the dorsal crease of the middle finger, al the center of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
NEEDLING
Use moxibustion.
Use 3-7 moxa-cones or mild moxibustion for 5-15 min.
Insert perpendicularly 0.2-0.3 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Regulates Qi to improve the functions of the Stomach
INDICATIONS
Nausea
Vomiting
Hiccup
Toothache
Esophageal spasm
Epistaxis
Vitilago
Morning sickness
COMBINATIONS
PC-8 Laogong LU-11 Shaoshang SP-3 Taibai SP-4 Gongsun ST-36 Zusanli UB-17 Geshu UB-15 Xinshu UB-21 Weishu UB-22 Sanjiaoshu REN-12 Zhongwan UB-25 Dachangshu | ||
Hiccup |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is used especially during pregnancy. It has a local effect on the nose.