LOCATION: On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus
IMAGE: Also translated as "Build Within;" refers to the point's ability to build the Ying Qi & to
strengthen the Spleen's function of transporting & transforming food.
FUNCTIONS: Eliminates Excess & Damp in the Stomach
Harmonizes Spleen & Stomach
Regulates Stomach & Aids in Digestion of Food, Sedates Rebellious Qi*
Tonifies Ying Qi, Transforms Damp Heat
INDICATIONS:
abdominal pain
acute & chronic gastritis
angina pectoris
ascites
intestinal noises
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.2 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: sweeps away bitterness in chest
USE CAUTIOUSLY IN PREGNANCY
