Meaning

Dark Gate.

Localization

On the upper abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus, 0.5 cun lateral to the midline (Juque CV. 14).

Functions

Subdues liver, removes pain.

Intersection

The point of intersection of Kidney Channel of Foot Shao Yin and Chong Mai vessel.

Indications

- Digestive system: pain in stomach, sour burp, pain and abdominal distension, pain in navel area (Qi stagnation), vomiting, diarrhea, spasm of the pyloric stomach, liver disease.
- Features: violation of lactation, mastopathy, tightens the chest, eye redness with pain, chest and lower back pain.

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.7-1 cun. Cauterization.