中极

Zhongji

Zhongji(CV3,中极) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Conception Vessel. It is the alarm point of the Bladder.

Location

On the midline of the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus.

Indication

• ①Dysuria, enuresis, retention of urine;
• ②seminal emissions, impotence, infertility, and other male diseases;
• ③irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, leucorrhea.

Method

Perpendicular insertion 1~1.5 cun.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.