The Extra points

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SANJIAOJIU (M-CA-23)
Triangle Moxibustion
LOCATION
On the lower abdomen. Construct an equilat-
eral triangle of which the apex is the umbilicus
(Shenque REN-8), and the sides are equal to
the length of the patients smile. These points
are located at the three points of the triangle.
LOCATION NOTE
It is helpful to describe this location to the patient. This will
invariably induce a smile which can then be measured.
NEEDLING
These points are treated by moxibustion only, whether
indirect, mediated by sliced ginger, crushed garlic, aco-
nite cake etc., or by cones placed directly on the skin.
ACTIONS
Regulates qi and alleviates pain
Stops diarrhoea
INDICATIONS
Chronic diarrhoea, abdominal pain, pain around the
umbilicus, shan disorder, running piglet qi arising
from the umbilicus.
COMMENTARY
Sanjiaojiu (M-CA-23), also known as Qipang (Beside the
Umbilicus) was first described in the Great Compendium of
Acupuncture and Moxibustion which recommends this
point for the treatment of shan disorder, advising that the
bottom left point should be treated by moxibustion when
the disorder is on the right side, and vice-versa. All three
points may be treated for chronic diarrhoea.
Sanjiaojiu (M-CA-23)
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