# Acupoints for Epigastric Distension

2 sourced protocols for Epigastric Distension. Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/symptoms/epigastric-distension

## Protocols

| # | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LI11 (Pond At The Bend), BL62 (Extending Vessel), PC07 (Great Mound), LV03 (Great Surge), CV08 (Spirit Palace Gate), GV23 (Upper Star) | – | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60081-9 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 2 | ST25 (Celestial Pivot), CV12 (Stomach Centre) | – | doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2018.06.0599 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

## Point locations

| Point | Name | Meridian | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI11 | Pond At The Bend | Large Intestine Meridian | When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus. |
| BL62 | Extending Vessel | Bladder Meridian | In the depression the directly below external malleolus. |
| PC07 | Great Mound | Pericardium Meridian | In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis. |
| LV03 | Great Surge | Liver Meridian | On the dorsum of the foot in the depression the distal to the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones. |
| CV08 | Spirit Palace Gate | Conception Vessel | In the center of the umbilicus. |
| GV23 | Upper Star | Governing Vessel | 1 thumb width directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. |
| ST25 | Celestial Pivot | Stomach Meridian | 2 thumb widths lateral to the center of the umbilicus. |
| CV12 | Stomach Centre | Conception Vessel | On the anterior midline 4 thumb widths above the umbilicus. |

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