EX-CA1

Zigong

Star

子宮 (Zǐgōng) — Uterus

Extra point · Extra (Chest and Abdomen) · point EX-CA1

Location

On the lower abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus, 3 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Needling

Depth: 0.8–1.2 cun
Angle: Oblique, directed medially and inferiorly toward the uterus
⚠ Cautions: Contraindicated in pregnancy.

Functions

  • Regulates the uterus and raises prolapse
  • Regulates menstruation and treats infertility

Indications

Uterine prolapseinfertilityirregular menstruation and dysmenorrhoeaabnormal uterine bleedingpelvic inflammatory disease

Clinical Notes

The principal extra point in gynaecology, and a standard component of infertility and prolapse prescriptions. Distinct from CV19, which shares the pinyin Zigong but is written 紫宮.

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