Ren 10 (CO 10)
Pinyin Name & English Translation
Xiawan, Lower Epigastrium
Location
On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun above the aumbilicus.
Indications
Epigastric pain, abdominal pain, borborygmus, indisgestion, vomiting, diarrhea.
Traditional Action
Promotes the descending of Stomach Qi, relieves stagnation of food, tonifies Spleen.
Contraindications
References:
Maciocia, Giovanni. The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. London: Churchill Livingstone, 1989
O’Connor, John and Bensky, Dan, trans. Acupuncture, A Comprehensive Text. Seattle: Eastland Press, 1981
Xinnong, Cheng, et al. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 1987.