Meaning

Bowel Abode.

Localization

On the lower abdomen, 0.7 cun superior and 0.5 cun lateral to Chongmen SP.12, 4 cun lateral to the midline. This point is also defined as lying 4.3 cun inferior to Daheng SP.15..

Functions

Subdues liver, strengthens spleen. The point acts upon blank organs.

Intersection

The point of intersection of the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin and Liver Channel of Foot Jue Yin, Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin, Stomach Channel of Foot Yang Ming and Yin Wei Mai vessel.

Indications

- Localized diseases: cholera-like diarrhea, constipation (regulates the work of the large intestine), vomiting, pain with bursting in the pelvis, lead poisoning, splenomegaly, abdominal pain.

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 - 0.7 cun. Absinthial cauterization.