Kidney 21, You Men
幽門, yōu mén, "Dark Gate"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Shang Menshàng mén上門Upper Gate
Meridian
Meridian:
Kidney  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
6 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Juque (REN-14).
  • Deadman
On the upper abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Juque Ren 14).
Innervation
Innervation:
The seventh intercostal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
See Shiguan (KI 18).
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.7 inch. To avoid injuring the liver, deep insertion is not advisable. Moxibustion is applicable.
  • Deadman

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