LV-13, Zhāng Mén, 章门, Completion Gate

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Categories
Hui Meeting Point • Spleen Front Mu Point • LV and GB Meeting Point
Location
Slightly below the free end of the 11th rib.
Needling
Type: Perpendicular, Oblique    Depth:  0.1 to 0.2 cun, Prick to bleed
Description: 0.5 to 1 cun transverse or oblique, along the the rib, medially or laterally .
Caution:
Notes
Energetics 1
hypochondriac pain, vomiting, diarrhea, borborygmus, abdominal pain
Energetics 2
Tony SP, spread LV Qi, regulate middle jiao, regulate lower jiao, harmonize LV and SP
Energetics 3
Energetics 4
Energetics 5
Energetics 6

 

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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