Chinese Name: Zhongwan
English Name: Middle of Epigastrium
Location: In the midline of the epigastrium, 4 cun above the umbilicus
Nature:
Front-Mu point of the Stomach, one of the Bahui (Eight Meetings) for the Fu.
Functions:
Regulates the Stomach Qi, transforms and supresses rebellious Qi, reinforces the Spleen, relieves food retention, eliminates Dampness.
Primary Indications:
Stomach pain, abdominal distension, acid regurgitation, vomiting, Spleen and Stomach Xu.