POINT: ST-21 (STOMACH-21)
English: | Beam Gate |
Also Known As: | Bridge Gate Door of the Beam Connecting Gate |
- Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
- Caution: in thin patients, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity. Deep needling on the right side may penetrate an enlarged Liver.
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Regulates Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
- Transforms Stagnation
- Promotes the functions of the Stomach and Spleen
- Raises the Qi
- Stops diarrhea
- Subdues Rebellious Qi
- Stops vomiting
- Regulates and strengthens Spleen, Stomach and Middle Jiao
- Clears Middle Jiao Heat
- Reduces digestive Stagnation
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- This is an important point for treating distention and pain due to Qi Stagnation.
- This is a major local point for treating gastric ulcer.
- This a wonderful point for someone who feels disjointed or fractured.