Qihai 气海 (CV6)
Qìhǎi
| LOCATION | 1.5 cun below the centre of the umbilicus, on the anterior midline. |
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| INDICATIONS | Weakness of qi, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, enuresis, irregular menstruation, prolapse of the rectum or uterus. |
| ACTIONS | Tonifies qi, warms the lower burner, strengthens the kidney. |
| NEEDLING | Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.2 cun. |
| MOXIBUSTION | Moxa cone 5 to 10 cones; mild-warm moxibustion 15 to 20 minutes. |
| CAUTION | Use with caution during pregnancy. |
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