中极
Zhongji(CV3,中极) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Conception Vessel. It is the alarm point of the Bladder.
Location
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus.
Indication
- ①Dysuria, enuresis, retention of urine;
- ②seminal emissions, impotence, infertility, and other male diseases;
- ③irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, leucorrhea.
Method
Perpendicular insertion 1~1.5 cun.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women.