Jizhong GV6: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution

Nomenclature:

Ji: spine Zhong: middle
The point jizhong  lies on the middle of the spine.
Point: GV6
Chinese Name: 脊中
Name: Ji zhong
Pinyin: jì zhōng
English Name/Meaning:Middle of the Spine
Han Geul 한글: cheok jung 척중
Romaji: seki chū?
Vietnamese:Tích trung

Location:

Jizhong, GV6 lies in the depression below the spinous process of T11.

Functions:

• Benefits spleen and dispels damp.
• Strengthens Lumbar spine.

Indication:

• Pain in epigastric region, diarrhoea, prolapse of rectum, bloody stool, hemorrhoids.
• Epilepsy, stiffness and pain of the back.

Method:

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

Remark:

Donot apply moxibustion.

Precaution:

The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build.