Shi Men (CV5)
📍 Location
On the anterior midline of the lower abdomen, 2 cun below the umbilicus.
🏥 Indications
Front-mu point of the sanjiao: difficult urination, edema, hernia, distension/diarrhea, amenorrhea, persistent lochia, and rushing qi.
🖐️ Stimulation method
Perpendicular insertion 1.0–1.5 cun; moxibustion applicable.
⚠️ Contraindications
Traditionally cautioned in pregnancy and those trying to conceive (recorded as a contraceptive point).