KD 21 — Yōu Mén (幽门) — Hidden Gate
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1. Overview
KD 21 — Yōu Mén (幽门) — is an acupuncture point on the Kidney meridian. Its English name, Hidden 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 KD 21 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
0.5 cun lateral to CV-14 Juque, on the abdomen.
3. Actions
- Fortifies the Spleen
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Lowers rebellion
- Spreads Liver Qi
- Benefits the chest and breasts
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Abdominal pain
- Lower abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Counterflow Qi
- Retching
- Vomiting of foamy saliva
- Much spittle
- Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 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
KD 21 Yōu Mén (Hidden Gate) is classified as: Meeting point of the Chong 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 KD 21 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea, Coughing. 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.
