公孫 (Gōngsūn) — Yellow Emperor
Spleen channel · point 4
Luo-Connecting pointConfluent point of the Chong Mai
Location
On the medial side of the foot, in the depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the border between red and white flesh.
How to locate: Slide the finger proximally along the shaft of the first metatarsal until it drops into a hollow at the bone's base.
Needling
Depth:
0.5–1.0 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular
Functions
- Strengthens the Spleen and harmonises the middle burner
- Opens and regulates the Chong Mai
- Calms the spirit and relieves chest and epigastric fullness
- Regulates menstruation
Indications
Epigastric and abdominal painvomiting and diarrhoeachest and heart painirregular menstruation and dysmenorrhoeainsomnia and restlessnessa sensation of qi rushing upward from the abdomen
Clinical Notes
Paired with PC6 as the classical Chong Mai opening combination — the standard prescription for epigastric pain, nausea and chest oppression.
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