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Ren 5 |
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Shimen (English translation: Stone Gate)Location: On the anterior median line of the lower abdomen, 2 cun below the umbilicus. Classification: Front-Mu point of the San Jiao Indications:
Functions: Opens and regulates the water passages, promotes the function of the San Jiao, regulates Qi. Notes: Front-Mu points can be used to treat diseases of the affected Zang-Fu organ, and those of Yang meridians and collaterals. They treat diseases of Six Fu-organs and diseases of yang meridians. An adverse reaction when a Front-Mu point is pressed can help make a diagnosis. For more complete information on Back-Shu and Front-Mu points, click here. Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 2.0 cun. |
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