KI-21 (You Men) Dark Gate - Acupuncture point on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point KI-21 (You Men) Dark Gate

Acupuncture Points on the Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin

Meeting Point of the Kidney Channel with the Penetrating Vessel

Actions:

Fortifies the Spleen, harmonizes the Stomach, and lowers rebellion
Spreads Liver Qi, benefits the chest and breasts and alleviates pain

Indications:

Abdominal pain and distension, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, morning sickness.

Location (CAM):

6 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to Juque (REN-14).

Location (AMOA):

On the upper abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Juque REN-14).

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.7 inch. To avoid injuring the liver, deep insertion is not advisable. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM