Acupuncture Points on the Stomach Channel of Foot Yang Ming
Harmonizes the middle jiaoDescends rebellion of the Lung and Stomach
Gastric pain, abdominal distension, vomiting, anorexia.
Where is ST-20 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 144): On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 5 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with Shangwan REN-13.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 150): 5 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Shangwan (REN-13).
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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