NAME

HUAROUMEN

LOCATION

1 cun above the navel and 2 cun lateral to REN-9 Shuifen.
On the abdomen, 2 cun lateral to the midline and 1 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with REN-9 Shuifen.

NEEDLING

Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.7 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: In thin patients, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Transforms Phlegm
Calms the Shen
Harmonizes the Stomach
Alleviates vomiting
Enhances the processing of food
Limbers up the whole body

INDICATIONS

Chronic and acute gastritis
Gastric pain
Tongue thrusting
Stiff tongue
Hematemesis
Insanity
Vomiting
Mania-depression
Lotus flower tongue
Epigastric pain

COMBINATIONS

HT-3 Shaohai LI-7 Wenliu
Stiff tongue Tongue thrusting

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point is useful if the physical body or the mind/Shen is stuck. This is a good point for dancers.

The knowledge about Traditional Chinese Medicine is provided free but without any warranties. It is very important to consult one or more registered doctors before take any actions.