Stomach 24

ST 24 / Huaroumen / Slippery Meat Gate

POINT LOCATION

1 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the midline (Ren 9)

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

• Epigastric pain

• Vomiting

• Mania

 

TCM ACTIONS

• Harmonizes the ST and Intestines
• Calms the Shen

 

TCM PATTERNS TREATED

• ST Rebellious Qi
• Phlegm Misting the HT

Cautions

• Organ caution for deep needling