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Alternate names: 心募 xīn mù, Heart Alarm

Channel: CV, Controlling (rèn) Vessel

Modern location: An acupoint located on the upper abdomen, 6 cùn superior to the umbilicus on the midline.

Classic location: Directly above the umbilicus, two cùn below the joining of the ribs. (Yī Zōng Jīn Jiàn)

Local anatomy: See CV-12.

Action: Disperses congealed phlegm in the chest and diaphragm; transforms damp stagnating in the central burner; clears the heart and stabilizes the mind; rectifies qì and frees the center.

Modern indications: Chest pain; heart palpitation; retching and vomiting; acid swallowing; mania and withdrawal; epilepsy.

Classic indications: Qì ascent cough and counterflow; fullness in the chest and shortness of breath; back pain; chest pain; glomus blockage; sudden turmoil (cholera); fright palpitation; abdominal distension with fulminant pain; vexation in cold damage; cold in the stomach; periodic spitting of blood; tugging and slackening accompanied by abdominal pain; mounting (shàn); chest pain extending to the rib-side; jaundice; forgetfulness.

Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.3‒0.8 cùn perpendicular insertion. Moxa: 5‒9 cones; pole 20‒30 min.

Needle sensation: Distension and numbness extending up and down along the course of the controlling vessel, or extending laterally.

Point groups: Alarm point (mù xué) of the heart.

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