Meaning

Cycle Gate.

Localization

On the mamillary line, in the sixth intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the midline.

Functions

Subdues liver, regulates Qi, normalizes spleen.

Intersection

The intersection point of Liver Channel of Foot Jue Yin and Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin and Yin Wei Mai vessel.

Indications

- Point is used in various syndromes associated with liver Qi stagnation and liver fire.
- Digestive system: digestive disorders, abdominal distension, epigastric pain, decreased appetite, acidic vomiting, diarrhea, burping acidic contents. Diseases are associated with liver Qi stagnation, and resulting in spleen and stomach hurt.
- Urinary system: acute urinary retention, uroclepsia, stranguria, nocturnal enuresis.
- Respiratory system: cough, choking. Diseases associated with a lack of Yang and spleen Qi.
- Localized diseases: the feeling of overflow chest, intercostal neuralgia.
- Features: hypertension, prostatitis, diabetes (lowers blood sugar), reduces cholestasis in Shao Yang syndrome.

Needling Method

Puncture obliquely from top down 0.5 -0.8 cun. Cauterization.