LOCATION: Superior to the lateral end of the inguinal groove, on the lateral side of the femoral
artery, at the level of the upper border of symphysis pubis, 3.5 cun lateral to Ren 2.
IMAGE: Also called "Surging Gate." Qi tends to slow down in the inguinal area, thus causing it to
"surge" against the "door." The femoral artery also channels blood which "surges" through this
area.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates Qi, Dispels Damp & Heat
Moves Qi & Blood
Builds Yin, Clears the Channel
INDICATIONS:
endometritis
orchitis
pain of hernia
retention of urine
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun CAUTION: AVOID THE BLOOD VESSEL
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
OTHER:
