What is the function of Zhongwan acupoint?

Zhongwan acupoint is one of the eight extraordinary meridians of the human body. It is located above the abdomen of the human body. The location of Zhongwan acupoint is the place where the lower part of the sternum and the navel are connected. The function of Zhongwan acupoint is mainly on the stomach and digestive system. Regular massage of Zhongwan acupoint can relieve some physical diseases, relieve stomach pain, or improve chronic gastritis, etc. Appropriate massage can be done.

What is the function of Zhongwan acupoint?

The acupuncture points of the human body belong to the Ren meridian among the eight extraordinary meridians. The main diseases treated by this point are digestive system diseases, such as abdominal distension, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal rumbling, acid regurgitation, vomiting, constipation, jaundice, etc. In addition, it is also effective for general stomach problems, loss of appetite, dizziness, tinnitus, acne, lack of energy, and neurasthenia. This acupuncture point is one of the main acupuncture points on the Ren Meridian of the human body. The treatments for this acupuncture point on this site include: treatment of nausea, treatment of heartburn, belching, treatment of chronic hepatitis, treatment of chronic gastritis, stomach pain, aiding digestion, etc.

Acupuncture point selection method

To locate the acupoint, you can lie on your back. The acupoint is located in the upper abdomen of the human body, on the anterior midline. The specific method of finding it is as follows: the midpoint of the line connecting the lower end of the sternum and the navel is the acupoint.

Acupoint selection criteria

Zhongwan Point

Zhongwan Point

Acupuncture point selection method

Located in the upper abdomen of the human body, on the anterior midline, 4 inches above the navel.

Anatomy

On the linea alba, deep inside is the pyloric part of the stomach; there are the superior abdominal artery and vein; and the medial branches of the anterior cutaneous branches of the seventh and eighth intercostal nerves.

Indications

Epigastric pain, abdominal distension, vomiting, hiccups, retching, acid regurgitation, poor appetite, indigestion, malnutrition, bloating, jaundice, intestinal rumbling, diarrhea, constipation, bloody stool, pain in the hypochondrium, hematemesis due to consumptive disease, asthma, headache, insomnia, palpitations, restlessness, irritability, insanity, epilepsy, syncope, convulsions, and postpartum fainting.

Acupuncture points of human body

Combined with Baihui, Zusanli and Shenmen points, it is used to treat insomnia and restlessness; combined with Tanzhong, Tiantu and Fenglong points, it is used to treat asthma; combined with Liangqiu and Xiajuxu points, it is used to treat acute gastroenteritis; combined with Ganshu, Taichong, Sanyinjiao and Gongsun points, it is used to treat gastric and duodenal bulb ulcers; combined with Shangwan and Liangmen points (electroacupuncture for 20 minutes), it is used to treat biliary ascariasis; combined with Yangchi, Baomen and uterus points (acupuncture and moxibustion), it is used to treat low back pain, dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation (irregular uterus); combined with Qihai, Zusanli, Neiguan and Baihui points, it is used to treat gastroptosis.

Acupuncture and moxibustion

Insert the needle vertically 0.5 to 1 cun; can be moxibustioned.

Zhongwan acupoint solution

Notes

The Mu point of the Stomach Meridian, the meeting point of the eight meeting points, and the meeting point of the Hand Taiyang, Shaoyang, Foot Yangming and Ren meridians.

Zhongwan point is the meeting point of the hand-Taiyang, Shaoyang and foot-Yangming and Ren meridians.

Aliases

Shangji point, Weiwan point, Dacang point, Taicang point, Weiguan point, Sanguan point, Zhongguan point, and Zhongwan point.

Meaning of hole

The water of the Ren meridian flows downward from here.