CV12

Central Stomach

中脘 · Zhōng Wǎn

Ren Meridian

Location (取穴)

On the midline of the abdomen, halfway between the navel and the lower end of the breastbone (xiphoid process), about four finger-widths above the navel.

Technique (手法)

Place the palm over the point and apply gentle circular clockwise massage for 2-3 minutes. Can also use fingertip pressure. Best done before or after meals.

Benefits

✓ Strengthens stomach and digestion
✓ Relieves bloating and nausea
✓ Harmonizes the middle burner

Conditions Treated

digestionbloatingnauseastomach painacid refluxappetite loss

Cautions

Avoid pressing hard on a very full stomach. Not suitable if there is acute abdominal pain of unknown cause.

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