Intersecting point of thoroughfare vessel and foot shaoyin.

bubble_chart Etymology

"Shang" (商), the "Shang" note in the five musical notes (associated with the Metal element), symbolizing the large intestine; "Qu" (曲), bend or curve. The point is located in the area corresponding to the large intestine, hence the name

bubble_chart Location

• Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing: "One cun below Shiguan (KI18)".

bubble_chart Anatomy

• Muscle: Medial border of rectus abdominis muscle. (deep layer: pyloric part of stomach).
• Nerve: ninth intercostal nerve.
• Vessels: branches of superior and inferior epigastric arteries and veins.

bubble_chart Manipulation

Perpendicular insertion 0.5～1.5 cun. Moxibustion with moxa cone 5~7 rounds, moxibustion with moxa stick for 15~20 minutes.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Regulate intestines and stomach.

• Classical: Accumulation in abdomen, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, poor appetite, alternating diarrhea and constipation, redness and pain in eyes.
• Modern: stomach cramps, stomach fire, gastroptosis.

bubble_chart Combinations

• Abdominal masses: Zhongwan (CV12), Jianli (CV11), Shiguan (KI18), Shangqu ( KI17).