KI 21 Acupuncture Point is called as You Men. You means hiding. Men means Door. This point pertains to the Kidney Meridian and is located where the lower orifice of the Stomach is situated interiorly. It is hidden in the deep part of the abdomen.
KI 21 Acupuncture Point Location
In the epigastric region, 6 cun superior to the umbilicus and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline at the level of CV 14. Needle perpendicularly 0.3 – 0.7 cun.
1⁄2 cun lateral to REN-14
KI 21 Acupuncture Point Names
You Men 幽門
Kidney 21 Dark Gate
Speciality
- Meeting Point on the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel
Caution
Avoid the Liver
Functions
- Fortifies SP
- harmonizes ST, lowers rebellion
- spreads LV qi
- benefits chest and breasts
- alleviates pain
Indication
- Abdominal Pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Diseases
Abdominal pain and chest pain.
Discomfort
Area of Protection
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