ST 24 Acupuncture Point

• English Name: Slippery Flesh Gate
• Pinyin Name: Huaroumen
• Chinese Character: 滑肉門

ST 24 Clinical Usages

• Epigastric pain, vomiting (rebellious qi).
• Similar effects as ST 23 on phlegm related shen issues - manic depression, anxiety, mania.
• Used with ST 23 for manic depression with stiff/thrusting tongue.

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

• Stomach Rebellious Qi
• Phlegm Misting the Heart

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:

• Epigastric Pain
• Vomiting
• Manic Depression
• Anxiety

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

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