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CV3 · 任脉

Zhongji zhōng jí · 中极

Location. On the lower abdomen, on the anterior midline, 4 cun below the umbilicus.

Category. Front-mu of the Bladder 膀胱之募穴

The front-mu point of the Bladder, classically recorded in relation to the lower abdomen and to urinary function.

定位。下腹部,前正中线上,脐下4寸。

特定穴。Front-mu of the Bladder 膀胱之募穴

膀胱之募穴,传统记载与下腹部及小便相关。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Over the lower abdomen; classical sources carry a caution about use in pregnancy. The bladder is emptied before needling - a practitioner's concern.

Other points on the Conception Vessel

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