LIV-14 (Qi Men) Cycle Gate - Acupuncture point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jue Yin

"The Spleen dislikes Dampness"

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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-14 (Qi Men) Cycle Gate

Acupuncture Points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jue Yin

Meeting Point of the Liver and Spleen Channels with the Yin Linking Vessel
Front Mu of the Liver

Actions:

Spreads the Liver and regulates Qi
Invigorates blood and disperses masses
Harmonizes the Liver and Stomach

Indications:

Hypochondriac pain, abdominal distention, hiccup, acid regurgitation, mastitis, depression, febrile diseases.

Location (CAM):

Directly below the nipple, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.

Location (AMOA):

On the mamillary line, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Needling Method:

Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 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