Front Mu point of the Stomach
Influential Point for all Yang Organs
LOCATION: On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus
IMAGE: Anatomical reference to the Middle Burner
FUNCTIONS: Regulates the Stomach Qi
Transforms & Suppresses rebellious Qi
Calms Fetus; Clears Stomach Fire & Heat; Raises Middle Qi; Reduces Digestive Stagnation;
Regulates, Strengthens, & Tonifies Spleen Qi & Yang; Regulates Stomach Qi, Yin & Middle
Burner; Transforms Damp & Damp Heat & Phlegm;
INDICATIONS:
abdominal distension
abdominal pain
acute intestinal obstruction
acute or chronic gastritis
constipation
diarrhea
dysentery
gastric ulcers
hypertension
indigestion
jaundice
lack of appetite
madness
mental diseases
neurasthenia
pain in the stomach cavity
prolapsed stomach
sour taste upon swallowing
spitting blood related to consumptive illness
stomach-ache
vomiting
vomiting food long after digestion
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.2 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
Neurasthenia-- esp. when associated with gastric upsets. Has lots of nervous stomach/ anxiety
indications.
POINT COMBINATIONS:
With Ren 4 for PMS migraine
OTHER: Main point for any Stomach or upper intestinal problems.
Builds middle energy - - for prolapses - - harmonizes the up and down energies of the body.
Heartburn/ hiatal hernias/ undigested food in stools/ loose stools/ strengthens digestion. For stuck
Qi in Stomach with fullness/ bloating.
Hiccups (rebellious Qi-- ascending)
USE CAUTIOUSLY IN PREGNANCY
