Qihai CV6: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precautions

Qihai-CV6
Qihai-CV6

Nomenclature:

Qi: Primary Qi Hai: Sea
Qihai is below the navel and is the sea of the primary Qi of the whole body.

English name/meaning : Sea of Qi
Chinese name: 气海
Chinese pinyin : Qihai
Korean name: Kihae
Japanese name: Kikai
Vietnamese name: Khi hai
French Name: Tsri-rae

Location:

Qihai is located 5 cun below the umbilicus.

Functions:

  • Regulates Qi (stagnation in the lower abdomen, distension).
  • Tonifies Qi and Yang (any pattern of Qi deficiencies, lack of energy).
  • Treat menstrual disorders and vaginal discharge (tonifies and regulates).
  • Dispels dampness and turbidity.

Indication of Qihai:

  • Qi hai is the main point for diseases of the intestines, fullness of the abdomen, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation, dysentery.
  • Also good to treat diseases of the urinary and genital systems, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, nocturnal emissions, impotence, often used with Guanyuan(CV4) point.
  • Health point used to keep the body fit.
  • Relieving collapse often used with Shenque and Guanyuan.

Method:

  • Puncture perpendicularly 1-1.5 cun after urination.
  • Moxibustion is advisable frequently.

Remarks:

The main point for strengthening the body and initiating hygiene.

Precautions:

The point is contraindicated in pregnancy.

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