ST20 Chengman

Chengman · 承满 · Receiving Fullness

Meridian

Stomach meridian

Location

On the upper abdomen, 5 cun superior to the centre of the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to the anterior median line.

What it helps with

A feeling of over-fullness in the epigastrium, belching air, discomfort after overeating.

How to work on it

Circular kneading clockwise for 45-60 seconds, no sooner than 40 minutes after eating.

Caution

The stomach and the edge of the liver lie beneath: keep the pressure soft, without sinking deep. Do not massage during acute abdominal pain.

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