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Chinese Name:
Qimen (English translation: Cycle Gate)
Location:
On the chest, directly below the nipple, in
the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Classification:
Front-Mu point of the Liver Meridian
Crossing point of the Liver and Spleen Meridians and the Yin Wei Vessel
Indications:
- Depression
- Distention and pain of the chest and hypochondrium
- Abdominal distention, hiccup, acid
regurgitation
Functions:
Harmonizes the Liver and Stomach, regulates Liver Qi, moves the Blood.
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:
Oblique or subcutaneous insertion .5 - .8 cun. |