Meaning

Abdominal Lament. At this point, the rumbling of the abdomen is treated.

Localization

3 cun above the centre of the umbilicus, and 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline .

Functions

Opens chest, moves the diaphragm, moves Qi, strengthens Zhong Jiao.

Intersection

The point of intersection of Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin and Yin Wei Mai vessel.

Indications

- Digestive system: abdominal pain, stomach rumble, poor digestion, pain in the hypochondrium, diarrhea, stool with blood and pus, stomach ulcer.
- Features: spasmodic twitching of the diaphragm

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1 cun. Cauterization.