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Ren 13 (CO 13)

Pinyin Name & English Translation
Shangwan, Upper Epigastrium (Venter)

Location
On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus.

Indications
Stomach ache, abdominal distension, nausea, vomitting, epilepsy, insomnia.

Traditional Action
Subdues rebellious Stomach Qi.

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.



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