Shangwan

Shangwan

Shangwan(CV13,上脘) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Conception Vessel.

Location

On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus.

Indication

• ①Stomachache, vomiting, hiccups, abdominal distension;
• ②epilepsy.

Method

Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun.