【Origin】
Literal meaning "the great". The point is at the highest point of abdominal bulge.
【Location】
Lower abdomen, 2 inches below umbilicus (
Shimen (CV5)), 2 inches away from Tianshu (ST25) 2 inches lower.
【Anatomy】
- Muscles: Rectus abdominis and its sheath.
- Nerve: Eleventh intercostal nerve.
- Blood vessels: branches of the eleventh intercostal artery and vein, and the inferior epigastric artery and vein on the lateral side.
【Manipulation】
Perpendicular insertion 1～1.5 inches. moxa cone moxibustion 5 ~ 7 strong, moxibustion with moxa stick 10 ~ 20 minutes.
【Efficacy】
Regulates intestines and benefits Qi.
- Classical: abdominal distension and fullness, hernia, partial dryness of limbs, premature ejaculation of men's seminal emission, fatigue of limbs, insomnia, anuria, restlessness, polydipsia, and vertical vaginal discharge.
- Modern: Enteritis, abdominal pain.
【Recipe】
- Hernia: Daju (ST27), Diji (SP8), 中郄.
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