LIV-13 (Zhang Men) Camphorwood Gate - Acupuncture point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jue Yin

"Wind Evil has a rapid onset and rapid changes"

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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 LIV-13 (Zhang Men) Camphorwood Gate

Acupuncture Points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jue Yin

Hui-Meeting Point of the Zang, Meeting Point of the Liver and Gallbladder Channels
Front Mu of the Spleen

Actions:

Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
Regulates the middle and lower jiao
Fortifies the Spleen
Spreads the Liver and regulates Qi

Indications:

Abdominal distention, borborygmus, pain in the hypochondriac region, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion.

Location (CAM):

On the lateral side of the abdomen, below the free end of the eleventh rib.

Location (AMOA):

Directly anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch. 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