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Alternate names: 太一 tài yī, Supreme Unity

Channel: ST, Foot Yáng Brightness (yáng míng) Stomach Channel

Modern location: An acupoint located on the upper abdomen, 2 cùn superior to the umbilicus and 2 cùn lateral to the midline.

Classic location: One cùn below Pass Gate (ST-22), two cùn either side of the midline. (Yī Zōng Jīn Jiàn)

Local anatomy: Branches of the 8th and 9th intercostal and inferior epigastric arteries and veins. Branches of the 8th and 9th intercostal nerves.

Action: Clears the heart and quiets the spirit; fortifies the spleen and harmonizes the center.

Modern indications: Stomach pain; heart vexation; mania and withdrawal.

Classic indications: Intestinal mounting (shàn); enuresis; protrusion of the tongue; leg qì (jiǎo qì, beriberi).

Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.7‒1.0 cùn perpendicular insertion. Moxa: 5 cones; pole 5‒20 min.

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