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下脘

Synonyms:
  1. CV10
  2. Xiawan

Xiawan
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Xiawan(CV10,下脘) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Conception Vessel.

Location

On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus.

Indication

  • ①Abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, vomiting, infantile malnutrition;
  • ②stiffness.

Method

Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun.