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.

• Blog Posts Concerning Acupuncture

•   Acupuncture and Neuroplasticity in Stroke
•   Acupuncture Outperforms Splinting for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
•   Study Find Electro-Acupuncture May Slow And Possibly Rebuild Degenerative Disc Disease
•   Research Shows Stronger Tendon from Acupuncture For Achilles Rupture.
•   Bell's Palsy Study Confirms Acupoint Sensitivity - An analysis of Sham vs. "Real" Points
•   Study Finds Acupuncture Bloodletting Superior to Penicillin for Acute Tonsillitis in Children
•   Knocking Seasonal Allergies Out With Acupuncture
•   Tongue Diagnosis - Study Explores Changes During Menstruation
•   Study Finds Acupuncture Effective For Premature Ovarian Failure
•   Acupuncture, Pricking, and Cupping Effective for Treatment of Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

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".

Keep Exploring...