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    CV 3

    Zhongji

    zhōng jí (中極 )
    Central Pole, Middle Pole, Middle Extremity
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Zhongji (CV 3)

Location

On the anterior midline, 4 cun below the umbilicus.

Indications
  • Enuresis, retention of urine, frequency of urination
  • Uterine bleeding, prolapse of the uterus, vaginitis, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea
  • Nocturnal emission, impotence
  • Hernia, pain in the lower abdomen
Contraindications: 
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Applications
  • Benefits the Bladder, regulates Qi transformation, drains dampness and damp-heat
  • Benefits the uterus, regulates menstruation
  • Dispels stagnation, benefits the lower jiao
  • Strengthens the Kidneys
Techniques

Needle perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 cun.

Remarks
Special Points Remarks: 
Front Mu Point - BL
Muscle Meridian Meeting Point - 3 Leg Yin