Xiawan Point (RN-10 / Lower Stomach Cavity, also known as Weiguan, Youmen)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Xiawan (RN-10 / Lower Stomach Cavity). Learn its benefits for abdominal pain, distension, vomiting, diarrhea, and indigestion – the meeting point of Ren and Spleen – plus classic combinations for digestive health.
Indications
Abdominal pain, abdominal distension, vomiting, hiccups, diarrhea, indigestion, stomach pain, and poor appetite.
Precise Location
In the upper abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus, on the anterior midline – 3 finger-widths above the center of the umbilicus.
Location Method
Lie supine. On the anterior midline, measure 3 finger-widths (approximately 2 cun) upward from the center of the umbilicus – that is the point.
Massage Method
Massage: Press and knead with the thumb. Press and knead Xiawan with the thumb about 200 times, or for 3–5 minutes, to treat abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and indigestion. Therapeutic actions: Strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the stomach, promotes digestion and guides stagnation, descends rebellious qi and stops vomiting, and regulates qi and relieves pain.
Compatibility
Indigestion: Combine with Tianshu (ST-25) and Liangmen (ST-21). Abdominal distension and pain: Combine with Zhongwan (RN-12) and Zusanli (ST-36). Vomiting and hiccups: Combine with Neiguan (PC-6) and Zhongwan (RN-12). Diarrhea: Combine with Tianshu (ST-25) and Shangjuxu (ST-37). Stomach pain: Combine with Zhongwan (RN-12) and Zusanli (ST-36).
Efficacy & Actions
This point belongs to the Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) and is the meeting point of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian and the Ren Mai. It strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the stomach, promotes digestion and guides stagnation, descends rebellious qi and stops vomiting, and regulates qi and relieves pain. It is a commonly used key point for treating digestive system disorders. First documented in Zhenjiu Jiayijing. "Xia" means lower; "Wan" refers to the stomach cavity. Located in the lower part of the stomach region – hence the name Xiawan (Lower Stomach Cavity). It is also known as "Weiguan" and "Youmen."
