Introduction To Acupoints

Middle Epigastrium

Acupoint Name:Middle Epigastrium Acupoint

Acupoint Code:CV-12

PinYin:zhongwan

Associated Meridian:The Conception Vessel

Main Diseases for Treatment

Stomach pain, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, intestinal rumbling, diarrhea, constipation, hematochezia (bloody stool), pain under the ribs, incessant wheezing, insomnia, irritability, epilepsy, suspended animation, gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastric dilatation, uterine prolapse, urticaria, food poisoning, malnutrition, jaundice, and edema.

Acupoint Location

In the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 4 cun above the center of the navel.

Acupoint Selection Techniques

Step 1: Lie on your back;
Step 2: Feel downward along the anterior midline to identify the depression formed between the body of the sternum and the xiphoid process, known as the xiphoid process of the sternum;
Step 3: The midpoint of the line connecting the xiphoid process and the center of the navel is the location of this acupoint.

Acupoint Chart

CV-12:Middle Epigastrium(zhongwan)
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