ST 22 Acupuncture Point is called as guān mén. Guan means Pass. Men means Door. This point is close to the Stomach and correspond to the junction between the Stomach and the Intestines, closings and openings like a Door.
ST 22 Acupuncture Point Location
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 3 cun superior to the umbilicus, at the level of CV 11. Needle perpendicularly 0.8 – 1 cun.
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 3 cun superior to the umbilicus
ST 22 Acupuncture Point Names
guān mén 關門
Stomach 22 Pass Gate
Speciality
Caution
Functions
- Regulates qi and alleviates pain
- Regulates the intestines and benefits urination
Indication
- Abdominal Distention
- Abdominal Pain
- BorBorygmus
- Diarrhea
- Anorexia
- Edema
- abdominal pain, distention and fullness, acute peri umbilical pain
- constipation, borborygmus, diarrhea, edema, enuresis
Diseases
Abdominal distension and digestive disturbances.
Discomfort
Area of Protection
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