Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Sanjiaojiu

English: Triangle Moxibustion
Chinese: 三角灸

Location

  • The three corners of an equilateral triangle whose apex is the umbilicus (REN-8), each side equal to the width of the patient's smile

Needling

Command Functions

Actions

Indications

  • Chronic diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Pain around the umbilicus
  • Shan disorder
  • Running piglet Qi arising from the umbilicus

Combinations

Contraindications

Notes

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.