Extra Points Chest and Abdomen

Question 1

Sanjiaojiu

Answer 1

Triangle Moxa

Question 2

Sanjiaojiu Location

Answer 2

On the lower abdomen. Construct an equilateral triangle of which the apex is the umbilicus (Shenque REN-8), and the sides are equal to the length of the patient’s smile. These points are located at the three points of the triangle.

Question 3

Sanjiaojiu Needling

Answer 3

Moxa only

Question 4

Sanjiaojiu Actions

Answer 4

Regulates qi and alleviates pain, stops
diarrhoea

Question 5

Sanjiaojiu Indications

Answer 5

Chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain, pain around the umbilicus, shan disorder, running piglet qi.

Question 6

Zigong

Answer 6

Palace of Children

Question 7

Zigong Location

Answer 7

On the lower abdomen, 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with Zhongji REN-3.
(4cun down, 3 cun over)

Question 8

Zigong Needling

Answer 8

Perp .8-1.2 inches. Moxa is applicable.

Question 9

Zigong Action

Answer 9

Raises and regulates qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.

Question 10

Zigong Indication

Answer 10

Prolapse of the uterus, infertility, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding.

Question 11

Tituo

Answer 11

Lift and Support

Question 12

Tituo Location

Answer 12

On the lower abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the midline, level with Guanyuan REN-4.
(3cun down, 4cun over)

Question 13

Tituo Action

Answer 13

Raises and regulates qi.

Question 14

Tituo Needling

Answer 14

Perp .8-1.2 cun (DM only)

Question 15

Tituo Indication

Answer 15

Prolapse of the uterus, dysmenorrhoea, abdominal distention and pain.