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CV12中脘Zhongwan

Middle Cavity

ژونگ‌وانZhong Wan · REN12
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Location

On the upper abdomen, 4 B-cun superior to the centre of the umbilicus, on the anterior median line.

World Health Organization (2008) WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pa… — Page p. 102 S1

How to find it

Midway between the umbilicus and the sternocostal angle.

Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3

Functions

Harmonises the Stomach, fortifies the Spleen, resolves damp, regulates qi.

Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3D — traditional/empirical

Indications

Epigastric pain, nausea, distension, poor appetite, diarrhoea.

Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3D — traditional/empirical→ Epigastric pain and distension

Nausea

Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3D — traditional/empirical→ Nausea and vomiting

Technique

Perpendicular 1–1.5 cun.

Peter Deadman (2007) A Manual of Acupuncture S3

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