Name

氣穴

• Qi Xue
• Opening of Qi
• Cavern of Breath

Nature

• Gathering point with Penetrating Vessel

Location

0.5 CUN lateral to CV-4. 3 CUN below the umbilicus

Functions

• Gate of the uterus, home of children: infertility, regulates menstruation
• Diarrhea

Treatment

• Perpendicular insertion: deep insertion for Kidney point, superficial insertion for Penetrating Vessel. Empty bladder before needling.

Interactions

• Incontinence: SP-9
• Irregular menstruation: BL-23, CV-6, SP-6, SP-5