Meaning

Middle of Epigastrium.

Localization

In the midline of the epigastrium, 4 cun above the umbilicus.

Functions

Strengthens the spleen, regulates the stomach, resolves Damp-Heat.

Intersection

The point of intersection of the Ren Mai, Small Intestine Channel of Foot Tai Yang, Sanjiao Channel of Hand Shao Yang and Stomach Channel of Foot Tai Yang.

Indications

- Digestive system: stomach pain, feeling of stomach fullness, nausea, increased or decreased secretion, poor digestion with stagnation of food, diarrhea, constipation in the setting of stagnation of food, swelling (lack of Qi spleen), belching, hiccups, vomiting, stomach ulcer, bad breath (stomach fever), malnutrition, jaundice (damp-heat-fever in the stomach and spleen).
- Cardiovascular system: heart pain (angina), heartbeat.
- Respiratory system: dyspnea and cough with abundance of phlegm (the spleen Qi deficiency).
- Features: rash in the abdomen, weakness in the whole body in the setting of Qi void.

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 1- 2 cun. Cauterization.