Meaning

Hun Gate.

Localization

3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.

Functions

Normalizes Zhong Jiao, strengthens the stomach, moves liver Qi.

Indications

- 5 holes diseases: headache with dizziness.
- Digestive system: esophageal and stomach spasm (food obstruction), nausea, acid vomiting, stomach rumble.
- Features: fainting, collapse, yellow urine (bile pigments selection), back pain and chest.

Needling Method

Puncture obliquely along the upper edge of the lower rib by 0.5 cun. Cauterization.