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Zhong Ji (Zhongji). On the midline of the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 1 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. Caution: Contraindicated during pregnancy. Do not use this point if there is a major imbalance in the pulses. Actions: Benefits the Bladder; Regulates Qi transformation; Drains Damp-Heat from the Bladder, uterus and genitals; Drains Dampness; Treats leukorrhea; Benefits the uterus; Regulates menstruation; Dispels Stagnation; Benefits the Lower Jiao. Indications: Severe pain of the lower abdomen; Retention of urine during pregnancy; Frequent urination; Dark urine; Scanty urination; Copious urination; Urethral pain; The five types of painful urinary dysfunction; Edema; Masses below the umbilicus; Severe twisting pain below the umbilicus; The seven kinds of Shan disorder; Cold sensations of the lower abdomen; Heat sensations of the abdomen; Sudden severe pain of the lower abdomen and back.
Namimg Tai Zi Shen (Radix Pseudostellariae) — Zhong Guo Yao Yong Zhi Wu Zhi (Magazine of Medical Plant of China) Source and quality Plant The root tuber of the plant Pseudostellari.
Name The Prescription of 理中安蛔汤 Source The book Shang Han Quan Sheng Ji Ingredients Ren Shen 2.1 g,Bai Zhu 3 g,Fu Ling 3 g,Wu Mei 2 g,Hua Jiao 0.3 g,Gan Jiang 1.5 g.
Guan Men (Guanmen) is 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with REN-11 Jianli. Caution: in thin patients, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. Actions: regulates qi, alleviates pain, regulates the intestines, benefits urination. Indications: abdominal distention, anorexia, borborygmus, diarrhea, edema, constipation, enuresis.
Name Lu Jiao Shuang (Cornu Cervi Degelatinatum) Nature and action Nature Astringent, salty, warm; liver and kidney channels.
Name The Prescription of Lizhong Anhui Tang Source The book Shang Han Quan Sheng Ji Ingredients Ren Shen 2.1 g,Bai Zhu 3 g,Fu Ling 3 g,Wu Mei 2 g,Hua Jiao 0.3 g,Gan Jiang 1.5 g.
Ze Xia (Zexia) is 2 cun below LU-5 Chize. Needling: straight insertion, 1-1.5 cun. Indications: toothache, hemorrhoids, forearm pain.
Name Lu Jiao Shuang (Cornu Cervi Degelatinatum) Nature and action Nature Astringent, salty, warm; liver and kidney channels.
Name Powder of Musk-melon Pedicel The Prescription of 瓜蒂散 Source The book Shang Han Lun Ingredients Gua Di (Pedicellus Melo) 4 g,Chi Xiao Dou (Semen Phaseoli) 4 g,Dan Dou Chi (Seme.
Jian Kua (Jiankua) is at the midpoint between the crest of the ilium and the greater trochanter of the femur. Needling: straight insertion, 2 to 3 cun. Indications: hemiplegia, hip pain, paraplegia, thigh pain.


