TITUO N-CA-4

By Acupuncture-CEUs.com | July 28, 2026

TITUO N-CA-4 LIFT AND SUPPORT

Location: On the lower abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the midline, level with Guanyuan REN-4.

Guanyuan REN-4 lies on the midline of the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. Find Tituo N-CA-4, 4 cun lateral to this point, medial to the anterior superior lilac spine.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.2 cun. For prolapse of the uterus, the following needling technique can be utilized. Direct the needle from Tituo N-CA-4 towards Qugu REN-2 via the muscular layer. Then rotate the needle till it wraps the muscle fibers, firmly pull it upwards and outwards, and tape it to the skin in this raised position for 20-30 minutes.

Actions: Lifts and controls qi.

Signs and symptoms: Prolapse of the uterus, dysmenorrhea, abdominal distension and pain.

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

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