KD 21

KD 21 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory

The acupuncture point "KD 21" , 幽門, is represented by "Youmen" in pinyin and "Dark Gate" in english and may be found:

Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:

KD 21 has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).

No Deep Needling (NDN)
Avoid liver on the right side.

Kd 21 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:

Explore kd 21 functional grouping theory - Shokanten - Nine Continent, or read all point categories and related theory.

A single acupuncture point is not commonly thought of as an empirical way to influence a TCM diagnostic pattern. KD21, however, is a strong candidate to be incorporated into an acupuncture protocol for patients who exhibit: Liver Qi Stagnation, Stomach Food Stagnation and/or Stomach Rebellious Qi

KD 21 may potentially be used, in coordination with a well designed acupuncture treatment protocol, to influence the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Acid Reflux Disease (GERD), Breast Distention, Dysentary, Insufficient Lactation and/or Vomiting