Stomach 21 (ST 21)
Pinyin Name & English Translation
Liangmen, Beam Door (Gate)
Location
4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to Zhongwan (Ren 12).
Indications
Gastric pain, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal distension, diarrhea.
Traditional Action
Regulates the Stomach, subdues rebellious Qi, stops vomiting, relieves pain.
Contraindications
References:
Maciocia, Giovanni. The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. London: Churchill Livingstone, 1989
O’Connor, John and Bensky, Dan, trans. Acupuncture, A Comprehensive Text. Seattle: Eastland Press, 1981
Xinnong, Cheng, et al. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 1987.