Extra Point names w/ images wk 2

Question 1

Zhixie

Answer 1

Zhixie - control diarrhea

On the lower abdomen, on the midline, 2.4 cun inferior to the umbilicus

On the ren mai ½ way between the top of the pubic bone -CV2 and the center of the umbilicus -CV8

Regulates qi of the lower jiao -diarrhea, enteritis, intestinal ascariasis, enuresis, and urinary retention

Question 2

Weishangxue

Answer 2

Weishangxue - upper stomach

On the abdomen, 2 cun superior to the umbilicus and 4 cun lateral to the midline

4 cun lateral to CV10

Lift stomach qi – stomach prolapse, abdominal distention

Question 3

Tiwei

Answer 3

Tiwei - lift the stomach

On the abdomen 4 cun superior to the umbilicus and 3 cun lateral to midline

4 cun lateral to CV 12
(CV12 is the front mu of the ST)

Lift stomach qi - stomach prolapse, indigestion

Question 4

Tituo

Answer 4

Tituo - lift and support

On the lower abdomen 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun lateral to the midline

4 cun lateral to CV4

Use the rectus abdominis for 4 cun out measurement

Elevates sinking qi - prolapse of the uterus

Regulates qi of the lower abdomen -dysmenorrhea, lower abdominal pain and distention

*can be used for local pain

Question 5

Zi gong

Answer 5

Zi gong - childs palace

On the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3 cun lateral to the midline

3 cun lateral to CV3 (3×cv3)

Use the rectus abdominus for the measurement of 4 cun out and then divide, and divide again.

Benefits the uterus and regulates menstruation - infertility, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, metrostaxis, metrorrhagia

Elevates sinking qi - prolapse of the uterus

*Can be used as a local point