LOCATION: In the 5th intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the Ren meridian
IMAGE: Also translated as "Food's Hole." A reference to the nipple, the hole through which the
infant receives his food.
FUNCTIONS: Moves Qi, Drains Damp, Clears San Jiao
INDICATIONS:
ascites
gastritis
intercostal neuralgia
retention of urine
NEEDLING: Obliquely 0.3 - 0.5 cun Caution: Avoid deep insertion
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: good for broken ribs
