LV 13 Acupuncture Point - Zhang Men - Liver Meridian
- Chinese Name Zhang Men
-
English Name Camphorwood Gate
-
Location: On the lateral side of the abdomen below the free end of the 11th rib.
- Point Associations:
- Spleen Front Mu Point
- Hui Meeting of the Zang
-
Intersection point of the LV and GB meridians.
- Actions & Effects:
- Assist with SP Deficient signs esp. from the LV invading the SP - pain and distention of the abdomen, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea (or alternating), bloating, undigested food in the bowels.
- Hui Meeting Point of the Zang - tonify all Zang organs.
-
Running Piglet Disorder.
-
Liver Meridian Points (14):
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Sources and More Information
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were used within this section:
- Ferro, Barbara: New England School of Acupuncture, Point Location Lecture Notes
- Harstein, Rachel: New England School of Acupuncture, Actions & Effects Lecture Notes
For a complete list of valuable resources, see our Acupuncture Theory Resources section. The most recommended texts are below:
~ Share This ~
Facebook
StumbleUpon
TwitterLiver Meridian Links
Be Friends With Us...
Our Store
Yunnan Bai Yao Liniment Invigorates the Blood, Breaks Blood Stasis, Alleviates Pain, and Promotes Healing.
Recommended Dosage: 1 cup, 1-2 times per day. Apply Yunnan Bai Yao Liniment to affected area as needed. (30 ml bottle)
Cautions: For external use only. Discontinue use if pregnant.
($7.99)(LV) Liver Meridian Links
Welcome Guest!
Our Community Has 10948 Members, 3698 Articles and Forum Posts and 3691 Comments.