Zigong EX-CA-1
Chinese: 子宫
Pinyin: Zǐ Gōng
Location
3 cun lateral to the anterior midline and 1 cun superior to the upper border of the pubic symphysis.
How to locate
The distance between the upper border of the pubic symphysis and the center of the umbilicus is 5 cun.
Zhongji REN-3 is on the anterior midline and 1 cun superior to the upper border of the public symphysis.
Zigong EX-CA-1 is 3 cun lateral to Zhongji REN-3.
Main actions
- Lifts and regulates Qi
- Regulates menstruation and reduce pain
Needling
0.5–1 cun vertically or 1–2 cun obliquely towards the upper border of the pubic symphysis.
Caution: Peritoneum, pregnancy, full bladder.
Commentary for Zigong EX-CA-1
Zigong EX-CA-1's main functions are to lifts and regulates Qi in the Lower Burner so as to regulate menstruation and reduce related pain.