Front Mu point of the Large Intestine
LOCATION: 2 cun lateral to the center of the umbilicus.
IMAGE: A reference to the point's proximity to the umbilicus, a place where the spirit and life force
(which can be associated with heaven) enters the fetus. Tianshu is also the name of a specific star
considered a pivoting point between the sky & earth.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates & facilitates the functioning of the Intestines,
Regulates Qi and eliminates stagnation
Clears Intestinal Damp Heat, Regulates Spleen/Stomach, Dispels Damp, Tonifies Spleen Yang,
Supports and warms the middle, Builds Fluids, Benefits Stomach Qi & Yin, Tonifies Ying Qi,
Regulates Channels, Moves Qi, Calms rebellious Qi, stops vomiting, Regulates blood and relieves
pain, Clears Urinary Stones, Regulates the menses, Removes Parasites
INDICATIONS:
abdominal obstruction or lumps due to accumulation of Qi or Blood (could be gas)
abdominal pain
acute and chronic gastritis or enteritis
constipation
dripping of turbid urine
dysentery (and diarrhea)
endometritis
infertility
intestinal paralysis (from sluggish bowels to ileus)
irregular menstruation
low back pain (not a major point)
peritonitis
roundworm in the intestinal tract
vaginal discharge with blood (not major)
vomiting (from food stagnation)
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.7 - 1.0 cun.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Especially good for abdominal distension and stagnation
Important point for dysentery & diarrhea
Abdominal pains of a gynecological nature
excellent for colitis/ blood in the stools
can also be used for duodenal ulcers
irritable bowel syndrome, colitis
food stagnation
