The exact location of the epigastric point is 5 inches above the navel, on the anterior midline of the abdomen.
The epigastric point belongs to the Ren Chakra. It is located in the upper abdomen, 5 inches above the navel, on the anterior midline. It has the functions of eliminating food and directing stagnation (promoting food digestion), regulating qi and resolving phlegm, and calming alarm and tranquilizing the mind. It is mainly used for treating stomach pain, vomiting, eructation (hiccups), abdominal distension, and epilepsy.
The method of locating the epigastric point is relatively simple, first find the position of the navel, the line between the navel and the sternal raphe is 8 inches, take the midpoint of the line, and 1 inch up from the midpoint is the exact position of the epigastric point.
When treating diseases with acupuncture, the epigastric point needs to be operated under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner, so as to avoid accidents with acupuncture. The above is how to locate the epigastric point.