Literal meaning "outer mound". Outside, outside; Ling, bulge. The point is located on the rectus abdominis muscle next to the navel, hence the name.

【Location】

• Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing: "Under Tianshu (ST25), Daju (ST27) on";
• Suwen‧Qifu Lun Wang Bing Note: "On Tianshu (ST25) next body cun "One inch";
• Leijing Tuyi: "To Yinjiao (CV7)".

【Anatomy】

• Muscles: Rectus abdominis and its sheath.
• Nerve: Tenth intercostal nerve.
• Blood vessels: branches of the tenth intercostal artery and vein and inferior epigastric artery and vein.

【Manipulation】

Perpendicular insertion or oblique insertion 1～1.5 inches. For acupuncture for female sterilization, Wailing (ST26) is recommended. The method is to puncture the membrane and then lift it up, and then puncture the skin along the skin at an angle of 15° to 5 to 7 inches from the opposite side of Wailing (ST26); the same is true for Qichong (ST30). Acupuncture, and then electroacupuncture is applied for 25 to 30 minutes before the needle is removed and the surgery is performed. moxa cone moxibustion 5 ~ 7 strong, moxibustion with moxa stick 10 ~ 20 minutes.

【Efficacy】

Regulates intestines and benefits Qi.

• Classical: abdominal pain, hernia, menstruation pain, heart hanging, abdominal pain.
• Modern: Acupuncture points for female sterilization.

【Recipe】

• Female sterilization with needle anesthesia: Wailing (ST26), Qichong (ST30).