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Yinjiao (CV 7)

Location

On the anterior midline, 1 cun below the umbilicus.

Indications
  • Abdominal distention, edema, hernia, abdominal pain around the umbilicus
  • Irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage
  • Morbid leukorrhea, pruritus vulvae
Contraindications: 
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Applications
  • Regulates menstruation
  • Benefits the lower abdomen and genital region
Techniques

Needle perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun. Deep insertion is not advisable as it may puncture the peritoneal cavity.