LOCATION: In the lateral side of the abdomen, anterior to the ASIS, 3 cun below the level of the
umbilicus.
IMAGE: This point also regulates the Dai Mo, which crosses five "pivots" or meridians as it
traverses the lower abdomen: Spleen, Stomach, Kidney, Liver, & Ren channels.
FUNCTIONS: Reduces Damp Heat, Regulates Liver Qi, Regulates Menses, Strengthens Low
Back & Invigorates Kidney, Stops Leukorrhea
INDICATIONS:
abdominal pain
colic
constipation
endometritis
hernia
infantile convulsions
leukorrhea
low back pain
orchitis
vaginal discharge containing blood
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
OTHER: Similar to GB 26, which is usually stronger, but GB 27 is better for hernia.
