关元

Guanyuan(CV4,关元) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Conception Vessel. It is the Front-Mu point of the small intestines, crossing point of conception vessel with the SP, LR and KI meridians. (SP meridian: Taiyin Spleen Meridian of Foot; LR meridian: Jueyin Liver Meridian of Foot; KI meridian: Shaoyin Kidney Meridian of Foot)

Location

On the anterior midline of the lower abdomen, 3 cun beLow the umbilicus.

Indication

Method

Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun. The patient should urinate first. Moxibustion is always used. Contraindicated during pregnancy.


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