ZIGONG M-CA-18

By Acupuncture-CEUs.com | June 25, 2026

ZIGONG M-CA-18 PALACE OF THE CHILD (UTERUS)

Location: On the lower abdomen, 3 cun lateral to the midline, level with Zhongji REN-3.

Zhongji REN-3 lies on the midline of the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 1 cun superior to the pubic symphysis. Zigong M-CA-18 is found one handbreadth lateral to this point.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.2 cun. For prolapse of the uterus, direct the needle from Zigong M-CA-18 towards Qugu REN-2 via the muscular layer. Then rotate the needle until 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: Raises and controls qi.

Controls menstruation and eases pain.

Signs and symptoms: Prolapse of the uterus, infertility, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding.

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

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