PointStudy reference
KI21KI
Youmen
Hidden Gate
幽门
Where it is
Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.
6 cun on the navel, 0.5 cun lateral to Ren
Study themes
- stomach
- vomiting
- chest
Traditional educational themes: stomach, vomiting, chest. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.
In traditional study
Traditionally associated with the Kidney channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: stomach, vomiting, chest. Not medical advice.
How it is worked
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Shiatsu Pressure
- Tuina
Origins, lineages and aliases
Origins
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
- Huangdi Neijing
Lineages
- Classical TCM
- Modern TCM / TCM colleges
Also known as
KI21 · Youmen · KI 21 · 幽门
Study reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Does not diagnose or treat.
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Keep exploring
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- KI22 · BulangEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- KI19 · YinduEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
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