Place of the Entrance to the Stomach — Shàng Wăn
This acupuncture point is used especially for all spastic stomach disorders. So, for example, for gastritis, but also for colic. It is the best point for suppressing rebellious stomach qi that rises. Stomach energy should normally flow downward when it is balanced.
When it becomes rebellious, symptoms such as hiccups, belching, nausea, vomiting or a feeling of fullness develop.
Application: 
30 seconds 
medium
30 seconds 
medium
Name:
- 上脘 (shàng wăn)
- CV 13
- Ort des Mageneingangs
Helps with:
Rising stomach qi
Properties of the acupuncture point
Meridian:
Conception Vessel
Element:
-
Assignment:
Yin 
Organ time:
-
Category:
Classical acupuncture point
Effect from the point of view of TCM:
- Suppresses rebellious stomach qi
Contraindication:
None
None
Application:
AcuPen:
This acupuncture point is pressed with the tip of the AkuPen for 30 to 45 seconds, or simply until the pain stimulus dissipates.
Alternatively, you can press this point with the round end.
Acupressure:
The acupuncture point CV 13 is pressed with the middle finger for 30 to 45 seconds.
Acupressure can be repeated several times a day (2 to 3 times) in case of acute problems.
Acupuncture technique:
The point is needled transversely, with a depth of 0.5 to 1.5 cun. Moxibustion is possible.
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Meridian: conception vessel
Together with the Governing Vessel, the Concept Vessel controls the remaining 12 energy pathways and thus have a superior function in the energy system. Conceptual Vessel runs down the midline of the front of the body....Learn more now >