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水分

Synonyms:
  1. CV9
  2. Shuifen

Shuifen
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Shuifen(CV9,水分) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Conception Vessel.

Location

On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun above the umbilicus.

Indication

  • ①Edema, dysuria;
  • ②abdominal pain, diarrhea, regurgitation, and other diseases of the stomach and intestine.

Method

Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun. Moxibustion is applicable.