NAME
XIAWAN
LOCATION
On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus and 6 cun below the sternocostal angle.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion, 0.8 to 1.5 Cun.
Caution: in thin patients, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1.2 Cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 Cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting Point of the REN channel with the Spleen channel
ACTIONS
Harmonizes the Stomach
Regulates Qi
Dispels Food Stagnation
Promotes the descending of Stomach Qi
Tonifies the Spleen
Regulates the Spleen and Stomach
Transforms Dampness
Transforms Damp-Heat
INDICATIONS
Abdominal fullness
Abdominal hardness
Abdominal distention and pains
Epigastric pain and distention
Nausea and vomiting after eating
Thready, forceless pulse
Emaciation
Diarrhea
Prolapsed Stomach
Retention of food in the Stomach
Dysenteric disorders
Duodenal ulcer
Anorexia
Focal distention
Undigested food in the stool
No pleasure in eating
Cold Qi of the six Fu
Dark urine
Lack of appetite
Stomach ache
Sour regurgitation
Fullness after eating
Gastritis
Abdominal masses
Chest problems
COMBINATIONS
| ST-36 Zusanli | ST-36 Zusanli ST-21 Liangmen SP-6 Sanyinjiao UB-25 Dachangshu UB-22 Sanjiaoshu DU-5 Xuanshu | ST-43 Xiangu |
| For undigested food in the stools, first needle REN-10 Xiawan, then reduce ST-36 Zusanli | Undigested food in the stool | Borborygmus |
| REN-12 Zhongwan | ||
| Abdominal hardness |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Moxibustion is contraindicated during pregnancy.
NOTES
This is the main point to use when food and drink are not digested and regurgitated after ingestion. This point is used to treat mental indigestion, when the mind cannot absorb mental food. This is a useful point that combines a tonifying action on the Spleen and Stomach with a moving action on Stomach Qi. This point controls the lower epigastrium including the pylorus and duodenum. It treats the adrenals and pituitary gland.