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Chinese Name:
Zhangmen (English translation: Camphorwood Gate)
Location:
On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the
free end of the 11th floating rib.
Classification:
Front-Mu point of the Spleen Meridian
Crossing point of the Zang Organs
Indications:
- Abdominal distention, diarrhea
- Pain in the hypochondrium, abdominal mass
Functions:
Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen, regulates Liver Qi, regulates the Middle and
Lower Jiaos.
Notes:
Front-Mu points can be used to treat diseases
of the affected Zang-Fu organ, and those of Yang meridians and collaterals. They
treat diseases of Six Fu-organs and diseases of yang meridians. An adverse
reaction when a Front-Mu point is pressed can help make a diagnosis. For more
complete information on Back-Shu and Front-Mu points,
click here.
Needling:
Perpendicular insertion .8 - 1.0 cun. |