Location

There are different locations according to Chinese and Europeans:

• Halfway down the side of the triangular fossa bordered by the helix. (FT5)
• Internal helix, below the lower branch of the antihelix. (HI3)

Action

Nourishes Kidney-Qi and Kidney-Jing.

• Gynecological and reproductive problems: dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, fibroids, uterine hemorrhages. Infertility, miscarriages.
• Can induce premature labor during pregnancy, caution.