Location of the Pyloric Point

Pylorus point is located in the upper abdomen, 6 inches above the umbilicus and 0.5 inches beside the anterior midline. Pylorus point belongs to the meridian of the foot-shaoyin kidney and has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach (restoring the function of the spleen and stomach), moving qi and directing stagnation, and is mainly used clinically for the treatment of abdominal pain, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea, indigestion, and malignant obstruction. Pylorus point with Shangqiu point and Tonggu point can treat vomiting, with Dadun point, Shi Guan point, Tonggu point and Gallbladder Yu point to treat dry vomiting, with Zhongkou point and Stomach Yu point to treat noisy (a hunger-like, empty feeling with burning in the stomach). If you need to needle the pylorus point, it is recommended to go to the acupuncture department of a regular hospital to be operated by a professional doctor, and not to operate on your own.