Xiawan (RN 10)

Xia = low, Wan = cavity (lower stomach).
Junction with the spleen.

Location of Xiawan

Xiawan is located 2 cun above the navel.

Xiawan therapeutic and clinical indications

• Xiawan harmonizes the stomach, regulates the mechanism of Qi of the stomach, remove the blockages.
• He treats them stomach problems : inappetence, nausea, vomiting, pain, food blockages, food intolerances, mainly food stagnation.

It is generally massed with Zhongwan and Shangwan.