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CV6 · Conception Vessel (Ren Mai)

Qihai 气海 (CV6)

Qìhǎi

LOCATION 1.5 cun below the centre of the umbilicus, on the anterior midline.
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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