Xia = bottom, wan = cavity (lower of the stomach).
Junction point with the missed.

Location of Xiawan

Xiawan is located 2 cun above the navel.

Xiawan - Acupuncture point 10VC - Meridian vessel Conception

 

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications of Xiawan

  • Xiawan harmonizes the stomach, regulates the mechanism of Stomach Qi, removes blockages.
  • It treats the stomach problems : inappetence, nausea, vomiting, pain, food blockages, food intolerances, mainly food stagnation.

It is generally massaged with Zhongwan And Shangwan.

error: This content is protected!