Front Mu point of the Small Intestine
LOCATION: On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus
IMAGE: Also translated as "Store Vitality." A reference to the Source Qi (Yuan Qi) which this
point builds when needled or moxa'd.
FUNCTIONS: Nourishes & Stabilizes the Kidneys, Regulates the Qi (moves & builds the
Qi), Restores the Yang
Builds Qi & Blood, Drains Evil Qi from Heart, Eliminates Cold in Genitals, Enriches Yin,
Invigorates Qi & Blood, Prevents Illness, Promotes Health, Raises Middle Qi, Regulates Chong &
Ren, Regulates Lower Jiao & Menses, Resolves Damp & Damp Heat, Restores Collapsed Yin &
Yang, Separates Pure from Impure, Tonifies Kidney Yin & Yang
INDICATIONS:
"abandoned" stroke
abdominal pain
blood in the stool
blood in the urine
cold diarrhea
dysentery
dysmenorrhea
emaciation & constant thirst
enuresis
functional uterine bleeding
general weakness
hernia
impotence
infertility
irregular menstruation
lack of menstruation
leukorrhea
loss of sperm
nephritis
pelveoperitonitis
prolapsed uterus
roundworms in the intestinal tract
spermatorrhea
tidal fever accompanied by coughing blood
twisting pain below the navel
urinary tract infection
vaginal discharge
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.8 - 1.2 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Major Point of acupuncture
Major point for building Yang: often moxa'd. Warming point. Over the Tan Tian or storehouse
of vital energy. For chronic abdominal problems-- pains, indigestion-- builds Kidney Yang to feed
the Spleen Yang to aid in digestive functions.
Main point for fatigue and weakness since it builds Yang & Qi. Common for deficient Qi and
Blood syndromes.
Good for deficient menstrual problems: with St 36. For pale blood, not much blood, or long
cycles.
Good point for impotence
polyuria
Also tonifies Blood, builds Yuan Qi
anemia
weak legs. Good point to palpate-- if flaccid at this point, indicates lack of Qi.
hot flashes/ fibroids/ lack of sexual desire
neurasthenia
USE CAUTIOUSLY IN PREGNANCY
