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ST22

Synonyms:
  1. 关门
  2. Guanmen
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Guanmen
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Guanmen(ST22,关门) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot.

Location

On the epigastrium, 3 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline.

Indication

Distending pain in the abdomen, borborygmus,diarrhea, and other diseases of the stomach and intestines.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.