LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to L-1
FUNCTIONS: Regulates the transforming functions of Qi
Eliminates Dampness
Expels Stones
Regulates San Jiao
Regulates Transformation and Transportation of Water in the Lower Jiao
Tonifies Spleen
Tonifies the Kidneys
INDICATIONS:
abdominal distension & intestinal noises
ascites
diarrhea
dizziness & headache (hypoactive adrenals)
edema (esp w/ urinary retention)
enteritis
enuresis
gastritis
indigestion
jaundice
low back pain (good local point)
nephritis
neurasthenia
urinary retention ( or excessive urination or UTI's)
vomiting
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 cun.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Mix of urogenital indications-- but not used so much for digestive
Main for diabetes, hypoglycemia
associated with adrenals
Main point for neurasthenia: affected by Qi not transforming-- especially fatigue
Main point for urinary and water imbalances-- ascites, edema
incontinence
phlegm in Lungs
J.C. Darrus:
cerebral anemia w/ vertigo
edema
all digestive disorders, bad digestion, gastralgia, anorexia
thinness
