NAME
SHANGQU
LOCATION
2 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to REN-10 Xiawan.
On the abdomen, 0.5 cun lateral to REN-10 Xiawan.
NEEDLING
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
 Perpendicular insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point of the Chong channel
ACTIONS
Dispels accumulations
 Alleviates pain
INDICATIONS
Anorexia
Gastric spasm
Hyperacidity
Jaundice
 Impatience
Tired of living
 Abdominal masses with periodic cutting pain
 Vomiting
            Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Constipation
 Stomach ache
Peritonitis
Colic
 Intestinal pain with lack of appetite
Redness and pain of the eye originating at the inner canthus
