Shangwan (13VC)

Shang = high.
This is a crossing point With l'stomach and thesmall 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 which harmonize it Qi of the stomach And remove blockages.

The 3 points Xiawan, Zhongwan And Shangwan do the same thing.
We will prioritize Zhongwan with Shangwan if pain upwards, otherwise Xiawan so far from the time of digestion (the food has already gone down).