Shangwan CV13: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution

Shangwan-CV13
Shangwan-CV13

Nomenclature:

Shang: Superior Wan: Stomach
Shangwan CV13 lies over the upper portion of the stomach.
Point: CV13
Chinese Name: 上脘
Name:Shangwan
Pinyin: shàng wǎn [or shàng guǎn]
English Name/Meaning: Upper Epigastrium
Han Geul 한글: sang wan 상완
Romaji: jo kan
Vietnamese:Thượng quản

Location:

On the anterior midline, 5 cun above the umbilicus.

Functions of shangwan:

  • Regulates stomach.
  • Transforms phlegm turbidity.
  • Calms heart and spirit.

Indication:

  • Digestive disorders: Stomachache, distension, gastritis, nausea, vomiting, hiccup, bleching, morning sickness.
  • Psycho-emotional disorders: mania-depression, epilepsy

Method:

  • Insert perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.5 cun.
  • Caution: in thin patients deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity

Remark:

Meeting point of conception vessel, stomach and spleen meridian.

Precaution:

Deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.

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