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EX-CA7
Safety Warnings
- Dangerous point - requires extra caution
- Deep needling contraindicated - shallow insertion only
Needle Depth
2.0–3.0 cun
Needle Angle
45° (Oblique)
Body Area
Abdomen — Middle
Location
This point is on the Spleen Channel, 4 cun lateral and 2 cun superior to the umbilicus.
Main Actions
- Benefits the abdomen
Indications
Commentary
Weishang EX-CA is not a major Extra point. Its main function is to benefit the abdomen.
Classical Sources
Weishang (胃上) is a lesser-known extra point not extensively documented in major classical texts. It appears in modern compilations of extra points used for digestive disorders. The point name literally means "Above the Stomach" (胃上), reflecting its location and therapeutic focus on elevating prolapsed stomach conditions. It is also recorded under the alternative name "Lift the Sunken Point" (提垂穴), emphasizing its function of raising descended organs and supporting Middle Jiao Qi.
How to Locate
The distance between the sternocostal angle and the center of the umbilicus is 8 cun. Xiawan REN-10 is 2 cun superior to the umbilicus on the midline. Locate Weishang EX-CA 4 cun lateral to REN-10.
Caution
This point is located in the abdominal region with proximity to the peritoneum. Deep needling should be avoided to prevent puncturing the peritoneal cavity. Use oblique or subcutaneous needling technique directed toward the umbilicus or Tianshu ST-25 as traditionally recommended. Exercise additional caution in patients who are pregnant, have abdominal distention, or have thin abdominal walls. The point is not among the major standardized extra points recognized by WHO (1989), but has clinical utility for gastroptosis and related conditions.
Needle Angle
45° (Oblique)
Depth Category
Medium
Standard Depth
2.0–3.0 cun
Needling Directions
2–3 cun obliquely in the direction of the umbilicus. Caution: Peritoneum, pregnancy.
Expected Deqi Sensation
Distention and soreness spreading locally around the needle insertion site. Some patients may experience a warm sensation spreading toward the umbilicus or epigastric region. The deqi sensation typically indicates proper engagement of the point's Qi-regulating function.
Moxibustion
Recommended
Duration: 10–15 minutes
Cupping
Questionable
Bloodletting
N/A
Gua Sha
Questionable
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