Guan Yuan (CV4)
📍 Location
On the anterior midline, 3 cun below the umbilicus.
🏥 Indications
Sexual dysfunction, infertility, frequent urination, chronic diarrhea, kidney yang deficiency, severe fatigue.
🖐️ Stimulation method
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun (the bladder must be emptied first). Moxibustion is the most important treatment for this point (warming yang).
⚠️ Contraindications
Contraindicated in pregnant women. Contraindicated in patients with excessive heat. Do not needle if the bladder is full.
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