Daheng

1. 014 cun lateral to the umbilicus's center, at the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle.
2. 023.5 cun from the navel, to the side.
3. 03On the midclavicular line, 4 cun lateral to the umbilicus's center.
4. 04On the abdomen, in the hollow at the lateral edge of the rectus abdominis muscle, level with the umbilicus. Note: this point is typically described as 4 cun lateral to the midline; on the abdomen, that 4-cun line falls along the lateral border of the rectus abdominis muscle.

1. 01Needle perpendicularly, 0.7–1.2 cun.
2. 02Moxa may be used.
3. 03Insert straight, 1–1.5 cun; expect local distention and soreness.
4. 04For intestinal parasites, direct the needle toward the navel to a depth of 2–2.5 cun; the resulting distention and soreness may spread across the whole flank being needled.
5. 05Insert perpendicularly, 0.5–1 cun. Caution: In thin patients, needling too deeply may enter the peritoneal cavity, or, at this point, penetrate a markedly enlarged Liver or Spleen.

Intersecting point on the Yin Wei (Linking) Channel

• ·Moves Qi
• ·Regulates the Intestines
• ·Strengthens the Spleen
• ·Strengthens the limbs
• ·Eliminates Dampness
• ·Harmonizes Qi
• ·Relieves pain
• ·Supports Large Intestine function

• ·Longstanding constipation
• ·Cold, weak limbs
• ·Chronic diarrhea with mucus in the stool
• ·Abdominal pain from Liver Qi Stagnation
• ·Dysenteric disorders, with or without blood
• ·Appendicitis
• ·Cold and pain in the lower abdomen
• ·Fatigue in the limbs
• ·Fecal incontinence
• ·Inability to lift or move the four limbs
• ·Abdominal pain with distention
• ·Diarrhea
• ·Dysentery
• ·Constipation
• ·Intestinal parasites
• ·Intestinal paralysis
• ·Diarrhea from Cold or Dampness
• ·A sensation of Heat below the navel with sighing
• ·Tendency toward sadness
• ·Sighing
• ·Weeping
• ·Profuse sweating
• ·Severe diarrhea

• ·An important point for abdominal complaints.
• ·It plays a key role in regulating Large Intestine Qi.
• ·Commonly chosen for Deficiency-type chronic constipation.
• ·Helpful for those whose mind and spirit feel shaken, as if by an earthquake.
• ·It fosters a sense of steadiness and security.