Jiuwei Acupoint, meaning the scattered qi of the Ren Meridian in the upper part of the body, is gathered at this point resembling the residual waste of a dove, hence the name. Now let's explain in detail the accurate location diagram and the function of Jiuwei Acupoint.
Accurate Location Diagram of Jiuwei Acupoint
Precise location: on the upper abdomen, on the midline of the anterior body, 1 inch below the junction of the xiphoid process and the sternum.
Easy acupoint identification: located on the upper abdomen, 1 horizontal finger below the junction of the xiphoid process (the bony landmark in the middle of the abdomen, shaped like the Chinese character "人"), and the midline of the anterior body.
Anatomical Structure of Jiuwei Acupoint
On the linea alba, at the origin of the rectus abdominis muscle, the deep part is the liver, with branches of the abdominal wall artery and vein; it is also innervated by the medial branch of the anterior cutaneous branch of the 6th intercostal nerve.
Functions of Jiuwei Acupoint
Functions: regulating the middle burner, descending reversal, widening the chest and transforming phlegm, clearing the heart and calming the mind.
Mechanism of action: Jiuwei Acupoint belongs to the Ren Meridian, just below the xiphoid process and close to the diaphragm. It corresponds to the liver and the upper orifice of the stomach. Therefore, it can regulate the liver, stomach and thoracic diaphragm, widen the chest and regulate qi, regulate the middle burner and descend the reversal. It is used to treat coughing and wheezing due to stagnation of qi in the chest, chest tightness, heartache, stomachache caused by the upward reversal of stomach qi or the invasion of liver qi into the stomach, vomiting or hiccup caused by poor diaphragmatic qi movement. As a collaterals acupoint of the Ren Meridian, it is believed in traditional Chinese medicine that the "collaterals" represent the fat at the tip of the heart, so this acupoint regulates the yin and yang of the collaterals of all the yin meridians, clears the heart and transforms phlegm, and calms the mind. It is used to treat restlessness and palpitations caused by pathogenic heat disturbing the heart, as well as mania and epilepsy caused by turbid phlegm obstructing the heart orifice.
Main indications: 1. Coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, heartache, restlessness, palpitations, mania, epilepsy; 2. Stomach disorders, vomiting, hiccup, stomachache.
Common Combinations for Jiuwei Acupoint Treatment
For chest pain, it can be combined with Shanzhong and Neiguan; for restlessness and palpitations, it can be combined with Neiguan and Shenting; for mania, it can be combined with Renzhong, Dazhui, and Baihui; for epilepsy, it can be combined with Houxi, Fenglong, and Shenmai; for coughing and wheezing, it can be combined with Feishu and Shanzhong; for stomachache, it can be combined with Zhongwan and Zusanli; for nausea, vomiting, and hiccup, it can be combined with Gongsun and Neiguan; for hiccup, it can be combined with Zhongwan and Neiguan.
Special Massage Therapy for Jiuwei Acupoint
Tap the acupoint with four fingers or press it with the fingertip of the thumb, using circular massage for 3-5 minutes each time. Consistent massage can make you energetic, have a healthy complexion, and have radiant skin.
Tips
When using acupuncture to treat diseases at the Jiuwei Acupoint, do not deeply insert the needle into the acupoint, nor should you slant it upward to prevent injury to the liver and heart.
