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