The middle epigastric point is one of the acupoints of the Ren Chakra, and it is not recommended that patients press it at will; if there is any discomfort, massage and other treatments can be carried out by a professional physician.
The epigastric point is located in the front center line, 4 inches above the navel, belonging to the Ren vein. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, eliminating food and medium, and can be used clinically to treat stomach pain, abdominal distension, intestinal tinnitus, regurgitation, acid swallowing (swallowing the acid in the stomach that rushes up to the oropharynx), vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice, dietary disorders, insomnia, etc. The acupuncture method is straight and straight.
The needling method for this point is straight 0.5 to 1.2 inches. Moxibustion can also be performed. Pressing and kneading this point can also stimulate meridian qi for health care. There are no significant side effects when pressed, but it is not recommended that patients press randomly, and should select points according to their own conditions.
Patients who need acupuncture treatment should go to a hospital and be treated by a physician to avoid adverse effects.