LOCATION: On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus
IMAGE: An anatomical reference to the point's effect on the middle & upper burners.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates Spleen & Stomach
Transforms Damp & Excess
Calms Heart & Spirit, Regulates Heart Qi, Sedates Rebellious Qi, Stops Vomiting, Transforms
Damp Heat
INDICATIONS:
acute & chronic gastritis
cardiac spasms
chest pain
dilated stomach
distension of the abdomen
excessive salivation
feverishness with no sweating
irritable & feverish Heart
jaundice
stomach spasms
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.2 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: "Opens the door" to keep food moving through. Opens the connection between the
middle and upper burners.
USE CAUTIOUSLY IN PREGNANCY
