Sea of Nourishment point
LOCATION: 5 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 2.
IMAGE: Refers to the strong movement of Qi through this point. "Chong" is also the name for the
Penetrating channel, which passes through this point.
FUNCTIONS: Harmonizes the Ying & Blood, Nourishes and Benefits the Lower Yin
(Orifices), Nourishes the Jing, Regulates Qi & Blood, Warms Lower Jiao & Womb, Regulates
Menses & Chong Mo, Invigorates & Holds the Blood, Helps release Yuan Qi,
Harmonizes the Bladder, Relaxes the Tendons, Dispels Cold, Lifts the Middle Qi
INDICATIONS:
colic
diseases of the reproductive organs
disorders related to childbirth
excessive bleeding (gyn or digestive)
hernia
infertility
pain in the penis or testicles
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS: With Lu 9 for post-partum depression
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Sea of Nourishment point: used a lot for digestive problems. Builds up the body's
ability to transform and transport food. If energy is rushing upwards, helps to pull it down. (The
infamous "Running Piggies.")
vomiting blood
excessive perspiration-- closes the pores & increases the Wei Qi
good for post-partum depression with Lu 9
