The easiest way to find the location of the middle epigastric point is the midpoint of the line connecting the lower end of the sternum and the umbilicus.
If the patient is lying on his/her back, the mid-epigastric point is located on the anterior midline of the epigastric region, 4 inches above the middle of the umbilicus. The main treatments for the Zhong Yuan point include stomach pain, abdominal distension, nausea (lack of appetite and reduced food intake), and vomiting.
Massage or acupuncture Zhongyuan acupoint can dredge the liver and nourish the stomach, eliminate food stagnation (promote food digestion), strengthen the spleen and stomach (restore the function of the spleen and stomach), and diuretic effect, etc. Clinically, it is mainly used for relieving stomachache, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, etc., and it can also be used for treating intestinal tinnitus, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, dirty agitation (upset and depression, sadness and wanting to cry for no reason), prolapse of the uterus, excessive phlegm, insomnia, and heartburn.
Specific acupuncture operation should be carried out by a professional physician, do not operate on your own to avoid risks.