NAME

HUANGMEN

LOCATION

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower
border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra and
level with UB-22 Sanjiaoshu.
Located 3 cun lateral to DU-5 Xuanshu, at
the level of the lower
border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

NEEDLING

Oblique insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: Deep perpendicular needling carries
a substantial risk of injuring the Kidney.
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Dispels stagnation
Benefits the breasts
Regulates the San Jiao
Ensure the smooth spread of San Jiao Qi to the
Heart

INDICATIONS

Epigastric pain
Great hardness below the Heart
Constipation
Pain in the upper abdomen
Paralysis of the lower limb
Breast disorders
Pain in the breast
Mastitis
Low back pain
Abdominal mass

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point is important in connection with the space between the diaphragm and the Heart (Gaohuang). This point regulates the movement of the San Jiao upwards to the diaphragm region, while UB-53 Baohuang regulates the movement of the San Jiao downwards towards the uterus, genitals and urinary system.

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