Shangwan (RN 13)

Shang = high.
This is a crossing point with the stomach and small intestine.

Location of Shangwan

Shangwan is located 5 cun above the navel, above the stomach.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications of Shangwan

• Shangwan is a point that harmonize the Qi of the stomach and remove blockages.

The 3 points Xiawan, Zhongwan and Shangwan do the same.
We will favor Zhongwan along with Shangwan for upper stomach pain, otherwise Xiawan if far from digestion time (food has already come down).