CV 5 — Shí Mén (石门) — Stone Gate
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1. Overview
CV 5 — Shí Mén (石门) — is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel (Ren Mai). Its English name, Stone Gate, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use CV 5 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
2 Cun inferior to the umbilicus.
3. Actions
- Tonifies the Kidneys (especially Yang)
- Tonifies Yuan Qi
- Regulates menstruation
- Regulates the Lower Jiao
- Warms Yang
- Warms Cold
- Dries Dampness
4. Indications
- Hernial (Shan) disorders
- Leukorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Edema
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal distention
- Abnormal uterine bleeding (metrorrhagia)
- Mastitis
5. Needling
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 Cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
CV 5 Shí Mén (Stone Gate) is classified as: Front-Mu point of the San Jiao channel. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use CV 5 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Hypertension, Dysmenorrhea, Diarrhea. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
