LOCATION: 4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Ren 12.
IMAGE: "Men" is a reference to the lower esophageal sphincter at the hiatus of the Stomach,
through which food must pass. This point is also a "door" through which the Middle Qi can be
regulated. "Beam" is possibly a reference to the diaphragm.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates the middle energy
Harmonizes the stomach & intestines
Disperses stagnation, Calms rebellious Qi and stops vomiting, Clears middle jiao heat, Benefits
the spleen yang and raises the yang qi, Tonifies Spleen and improves Digestion, Moves Qi and
relieves pain, Regulates the upper & lower jiao
INDICATIONS:
abdominal pain caused by accumulated Qi (specific to this point)
acute & chronic gastritis
colic
diarrhea
nervous dysfunction of the stomach
prolapsed anus
stomach ulcers
stomach-ache
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.8 - 1.0 cun.
OTHER: "Door that regulates upper and lower burners"- - but Ren 12 is used more often
hiatal hernia
undigested food in the stool CAM: anorexia
prolapses: stomach, anal
Liver Qi stagnation
Liver attacking Stomach syndromes
