ST 21 – LIANGMEN Stomach Meridian Acupuncture Point

ST 21 – Chinese name: LIANGMEN

Location

2 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus(or 4 cun below the subcostal angle).

Indications

Painful disturbances of the upper abdominal region associated with nausea and vomiting. Epigastralgia.

Adverse Events

Pneumoperitoneum

Caution: pregnancy and hepatomegaly.

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