SP 12 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Surging Gate
• Pinyin Name: Chongmen
• Chinese Character: 沖門

SP 12 Clinical Usages

• Used for a variety of urinary disorders (retention, painful) due to it's functions of draining dampness, clearing heat and regulating urination.
• Abdominal pain, hernia, hemorrhoids by regulating qi and invigorating blood.

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This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• Bladder Damp Heat

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Urinary Disorders (Lin Disease)
• Hernia
• Hemorrhoids
• Abdominal Pain

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

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