The Great Giant Cave is the name of the meridian acupoint. The First and Second Classics of acupuncture and moxibustion and Moxibustion were published. Also known as axillary gate, liquid gate, and Yemen. Belonging to the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian. The big is the pair of the small, the giant is the huge, and the acupoint is located at the largest bulge in the abdomen, hence the name 'Da Ju'.
[Definition of Acupoints]
The big is the pair of the small, the giant is the huge, and the acupoint is located at the largest bulge in the abdomen, hence the name 'Da Ju'.
Big, full and fulfilling meaning. Giant, same giant, rich. The big one, like the fullness and luster of the abdominal wall, and the content is even more abundant. This acupoint is located at the highest point of the abdominal bulge, inside the small intestine and bladder area, which are extremely rich and precious, like a huge warehouse. The small intestine belongs to the Hand Sun Meridian, and the bladder belongs to the Foot Sun Meridian, both of which are called Giant Yang. The name of this acupoint is derived from the ancient Tai and Da Tong, and it is named "Da Ju" for its function in the two solar meridians. Its main treatment is bloating in the lower abdomen and difficulty urinating, hence it is called "Da Ju".
[Location of acupoint selection]
In the lower abdomen, when the navel is 2 inches below and 2 inches from the anterior midline.
Acupoint Anatomy
When the rectus abdominis muscle and its sheath; There is an eleventh intercostal artery and vein branch, with the outer side being the inferior epigastric artery and vein; There is an eleventh intercostal nerve (internal to the small intestine).
【 Functions and Indications 】
Function: Regulate the gastrointestinal tract and strengthen kidney qi.
Indications: Digestive system diseases: bloating of the lower abdomen, appendicitis, enteritis, intestinal obstruction, constipation, abdominal pain; Urogenital system diseases: unfavorable urination, urinary retention, cystitis, urethritis, orchitis, spermatorrhea, impotence, hernia: others: dysmenorrhea, infertility, insomnia, limb fatigue, insomnia, urinary incontinence, startle, thirst, vaginal prostration.
Acupoint compatibility
1: Da Ju acupoint is combined with Tian Shu acupoint and Zu San Li acupoint to treat intestinal obstruction.
2: Daju point, Zhongji point and Blakeshu point are used to treat cystitis and urinary retention.
3: The combination of large and large acupoints with Zhongji and Ciliao is effective in treating urinary difficulties
Acupuncture and Moxibustion Method
Needling method: Directly pierce 1.0-1.5 inches, causing local soreness and swelling, and the needle sensation will dissipate downwards.
Moxibustion: Moxibustion with moxa cone or warm acupuncture and moxibustion for 3-5 zhuang, moxibustion with moxa stick for 10-20 minutes.