LOCATION: On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun above the umbilicus
IMAGE: Also translated as "Separate Water." A reference to the Small Intestine's function of
separating the pure from the impure.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates Water Balance, Transforms Damp, Regulates Stomach, Reduces
Swelling, Strengthens Spleen
INDICATIONS:
ascites
diarrhea
nephritis
vomiting
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Used a lot for urinary problems
abdominal swelling/ edema/ general dampness in the body
watery stools
Dr. Feng uses this as a weight loss point
USE CAUTIOUSLY IN PREGNANCY
