NAME
LIANGMEN
LOCATION
On the abdomen, 3 cun lateral to the midline and 4 cun superior to the umbilicus, level with REN-12 Zhongwan.
4 cun above the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to REN-12 Zhongwan.
NEEDLING
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.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
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
INDICATIONS
Epigastric pain
Qi Accumulation in the lateral costal region
Abdominal distention
Slippery diarrhea
Diarrhea
Anorexia
Stomach ache
Nervous dysfunction of the Stomach
Colic
Duodenal ulcers
Chronic loose stools
Gastric prolapse
Vomiting
Poor appetite
Borborygmus
Undigested food in the stool
Gastric pain
Gastric ulcer
Acute and chronic gastritis
Abdominal or hypochondriac pain caused by the Accumulation of Qi
Anal prolapse
Indigestion
Digestive problems
COMBINATIONS
| REN-12 Zhongwan | REN-12 Zhongwan ST-36 Zusanli LI-10 Shousanli | PC-6 NeiguanST-34 Liangqiu |
| Severe epigastric and abdominal pain, especially in the lateral costal regions | Stomach ulcers | Nervous dysfunction of the Stomach |
| ST-44 Neiting | ST-34 Liangqiu | |
| Clears Stomach Heat, for thirst and a burning feeling in the epigastrium | Acute pain |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
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.