Monday, November 14, 2016

St 20 "Support Fullness" Chengman


LOCATION: 5 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 13
IMAGE: Also translated as "Hold Flatulence." A reference to the point's function of treating
flatulence. St 20 is also just below the stomach, and so can be said to "support" a full stomach.
FUNCTIONS: Harmonizes the Middle, Regulates Stomach, Calms Rebellious Qi
INDICATIONS:
acute & chronic gastritis
colic
indigestion
intestinal noises
stomach-ache
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.8 cun.
OTHER: