Camphorwood Gate
Zhangmen · 章門 · จางเหมิน
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Location
At the free end of the last floating rib, on the lateral trunk.
Landmark: Free end of the last floating rib.
Actions and Indications
Regulates the spleen and liver and relieves bloating; influential point of the zang organs.
Needling
Oblique along the rib, 0.5-1 cm.
Cautions
Never perpendicular and deep — risk of abdominal penetration.
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Leg Three Li 足三里
The strongest qi and blood tonic; regulates stomach and intestines and supports immunity.
Inner Pass 內關
Regulates qi in the chest, stops nausea and vomiting, calms the spirit.
Spleen Shu 脾俞
Tonifies the spleen and supports digestion.
Central Venter 中脘
Regulates the stomach and reduces vomiting and bloating.
Stomach Shu 胃俞
Regulates the stomach and reduces vomiting.
Gall Bladder Shu 膽俞
Clears damp-heat from the liver and gall bladder.