How to locate and needle Extra acupoint Zigong (Palace of the Child)

Zigong Location

  • Zigong is located 4 cun below the umbilicus and 3 cun lateral to the midline (level with Ren 3).

Zigong Needling

  • To needle Zigong, use a perpendicular (90 degree) insertion to a maximum depth of 0.5 cun.

Zigong TCM Theory

  • The main TCM actions of Zigong are to regulate the Uterus and menstruation in cases of irregular menstruation and infertility.

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