SANJIAOJIU M-CA-23

SANJIAOJIU M-CA-23 TRIANGLE MOXIBUSTION

Location: On the lower abdomen, build an equilateral triangle of which the apex is the umbilicus Shenque REN-8, and the sides are equal to the length of the individual’s smile. These points are found at the three points of the triangle.

It is beneficial to explain this location to the individual. This will most certainly provoke a smile which can then be assessed.

Needling: These points are treated by moxibustion only, whether indirect, mediated by sliced ginger, crushed garlic, aconite cake etc., or by cones put directly on the skin.

Actions: Controls qi and relieves pain.

Arrests diarrhea.

Signs and symptoms: Chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, pain around the umbilicus, shan disorder, running piglet qi arising from the umbilicus.

Reference: A Manual of Acupuncture by Peter Deadman, Mazin Al-Khafaji and Kevin Baker