# XC05C Qizhongsibian (Umbilicus Four Sides) – Extra Points: Chest & Abdomen

臍中四邊 · qí zhōng sì biān

Location: On the middle part of the abdomen, 1 thumb width respectively lateral to the up, lower, left and right middle of the umbilicus. includes shuifen (CV09) above the navel and yinjiao (CV07) below the navel, which are acupoints of the conception the vessel..

Cautions: Caution in pregnancy.

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## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Benefit Digestion, Benefit Digestion, Spleen Deficiency, Spleen Deficiency, Diarrhea, Dilatation Stomach, Dilatation Stomach, Bowel Hyperactive Sounds Disorder, Bowel Hyperactive Sounds Disorder, Bloating, Menstrual Cramps, Dyspepsia, Enteritis Chronic, Enteritis Chronic, Gastroenteritis, Gastrospasm, Edema, Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Pain, Hernia Pain, Hernia Pain, Spasm Gastric, Spasm Gastric, Spasm (infant), Spasm Infantile

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