Names Of Liangmen
ST 21 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Beam Gate
- Pinyin Name: Liangmen
- Chinese Character: 梁門
Where Is ST 21 ?
ST 21 Location
- 2 cun lateral to the AML level with CV 12.
- For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.
What Is ST 21 Used For?
ST 21 Clinical Usages
- Tonifies Middle Warmer, assists CV 12.
- Epigastric pain, accumulations of food in the abdomen a/or palpable masses, vomiting.
- Diarrhea, poor appetite, anorexia.
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What Diagnostic Patterns May Use ST 21 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Conditions May Use ST 21 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Points Are Near ST 21 ?
CV 12 Central Venter
- CV 12 is useful for middle warmer issues, whereas CV 10 is useful for lower warmer issues and CV 13 is useful for upper warmer issues.
- ST patterns arising from an excess or a deficiency, tonify deficient SP patterns (moxa useful) - nearly all digestive issues - pain, bloating, reflux, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice.
- Hui Meeting Point - broad effect on the Fu (hollow) organs in the body.
- Stress related digestive disorders (nervous Stomach, heartburn, diarrhea) along with various symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, etc. particularly from worry and/or overthinking..
- Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used for all digestive issues and esophagus issues, also useful for weight loss.
Where Do I Go Next?
List Of Related Points
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