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.