The Extra points

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TITUO (N-CA-4)
Lift and Support
LOCATION
On the lower abdomen, 4 cun lateral to the
midline, level with Guanyuan REN-4.
LOCATION NOTE
Guanyuan REN-4 lies on the midline of the lower abdo-
men, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun superior
to the pubic symphysis. Locate Tituo (N-CA-4) 4 cun
lateral to this point, medial to the anterior superior iliac
spine.
NEEDLING
i. Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.2 cun; ii. For prolapse of
the uterus, the following needling method may be em-
ployed. Direct the needle from Tituo (N-CA-4) towards
Qugu REN-2 through the muscular layer. Then rotate the
needle until it wraps the muscle fibres, firmly pull it
upwards and outwards, and tape it to the skin in this
raised position for 20-30 minutes.
Guanyuan REN-4
Tituo (N-CA-4)
4 cun
ACTIONS
Raises and regulates qi
INDICATIONS
Prolapse of the uterus, dysmenorrhoea, abdominal
distention and pain.
COMMENTARY
Tituo (N-CA-4) is a modern addition to the extra points
and is one of the primary points for the treatment of
uterine prolapse.
COMBINATIONS
Prolapse of the uterus: Tituo (N-CA-4), Baihui
DU-20, Zusanli ST-36 and Sanyinjiao SP-6.
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