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ST 21 Acupuncture Point

ST 21 Acupuncture Point

ST 21 Acupuncture Point is called as liáng mén. Liang means Grain or Food. Men means Door. This point is on the Upper Epgastric Region and is the door for passage of food to Stomach.

ST 21 Acupuncture Point
ST 21 Acupuncture Point

ST 21 Acupuncture Point Location

On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 4 cun superior to the umbilicus, at the level of CV 12. Caution: Right side is directly over the gall bladder. Needle perpendicularly 0.8 – 1 cun.

On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun superior to the umbilicus

ST 21 Acupuncture Point Names

liáng mén 梁門

Stomach 21 Beam Gate

Speciality

Caution

Functions

  • Regulates qi and alleviates pain
  • Harmonizes the middle jiao and transforms stagnation
  • Raises qi and stops diarrhea

Indication

  • Gastric Pain
  • Vomiting
  • Anorexia
  • Loose Stools
  • epigastric pain, accumulation in the lateral costal region, fullness below chest
  • vomiting, poor appetite, diarrhea with undigested food

Diseases

Abdominal distension and digestive disturbances.

Discomfort

Area of Protection

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