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Channel: Non-Channel Point

Modern location: An acupoint located on the lower abdomen, 4 cùn inferior to the level of the umbilicus and 3 cùn lateral to the midline.

Classic location: Three inches either side of Central Pole (CV-3). (Zhēn Jiǔ Dà Chéng)

Local anatomy: The superficial epigastric artery and vein. The iliohypogastric nerve.

Modern indications: Prolapse of the uterus; menstrual irregularities; menstrual pain; flooding and spotting; infertility; eclampsia; pain due to hernia; orchitis.

Needle stimulus: Needling: 0‒8‒1.5 cùn perpendicular insertion. Moxa: 5‒7 cones; pole 10‒15 min.

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