Name

上脘

• Shang Wan
• Upper Stomach
• Upper Granary

Location

5 CUN above the umbilicus

Actions

• Treats Stomach problems, especially of the gastric cardia and esophagus: reflux symptoms, hiatal hernia...
• Aids the descending movement. Useful for alleviating vomiting, nausea, hiccough: CV-12 + CV-13
• Epilepsy

Treatment

• Needling: 1 - 1.5 CUN perpendicular