Stomach 30, Qi Chong
氣衝 (气冲), qì chōng, "Surging Qi"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
5 cun below the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Qugu (CV 2).
  • Deadman
On the lower abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis (Qugu REN-2)
How To Find It
The 2 cun line is located halfway between the midline and the palpable lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle at the level of the umbilicus.
Innervation
Innervation:
The pathway of the ilioinguinal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the superficial epigastric artery and vein. Laterally, the inferior epigastric artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
Deep insertion in a superior direction may penetrate the peritoneal cavity in thin patients, or may penetrate a full bladder. Ask patient to empty bladder before needling. Also deep insertion in an inferior direction in male patients may penetrate the spermatic cord.
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.
  • Deadman
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

Special Groups:
  • Sea of Water & Grain Seas Point

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