Tituo

English:	Life and Support Orifice / Lift and Support
Also Known As:

Location

• 4 cun lateral to REN-4 Guanyuan, on the lower abdomen.

Needling

• Straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness in the lower abdomen and sometimes a lifting sensation in the uterus.
• Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
  For prolapsed uterus: Direct the needle from Tituo towards REN-2 Qugu through the muscular layer. Then rotate the needle until it wraps the muscle fibers, firmly pull it upwards and outwards and tape it to the skin in this raised position for 20-30 minutes.

Command Functions

Actions

• Raises and regulates Qi.

Indications

Prolapsed uterus Lower abdominal pain Abdominal distention and pain

Hernia Dysmenorrhea Abdominal masses Myoma

Combinations

REN-3 through to REN-2 Zhongzhi through to Qugu ST-36 Zusanli SP-6 Sanyinjiao Or DU-20 Bahui ST-36 Zusanli SP-6 Sanyinjiao
Prolapsed uterus.

Contraindications

Notes

• This is one of the primary points for uterine prolapse.