Qugu CV2: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precautions

Nomenclature of Qugu:

Qu: crooked Gu: Bone
Qugu refers to the pubic bone, and the point lies at the superior border of the symphysis pubis.
Point: CV2
Chinese Name:曲骨
Name: Qugu
Pinyin: qū gǔ
English Name/Meaning: Crooked Bone
Han Geul 한글: gok gol 곡골
Romaji: kyok kotsu?
Vietnamese:Khúc cốt

Location:

On the midline of the lower abdomen, 5 cun below the umbilicus.

Functions:

• Regulates menses and stops vaginal discharge.
• Benefits urination.
• Warms yang and supplements kidney.

Indications of Qugu:

• Urinary problems: Urinary Incontinence,
• Reproductive problems: Vaginitis, Irregular menstruation, impotence, leukorrhea, dysmenorrhoea..
• Good point for prolapse of uterus.

Method:

Insert perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.

Remark:

• Meeting point of Conception and Liver channel.
• Moxa can be applied for general weakness and for erectile dysfunction.

Precaution:

• Contraindicated in pregnancy.
• Deep insertion will penetrate a full bladder, so empty bladder before treatment.