SP 12 — Chōng Mén (冲门) — Rushing Gate
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1. Overview
SP 12 — Chōng Mén (冲门) — is an acupuncture point on the Spleen meridian. Its English name, Rushing 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 SP 12 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
3.5 cun lateral to CV-2 Qugu, on the lateral side of the femoral artery.
3. Actions
- Invigorates the Blood
- Regulates Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Drains Dampness
- Clears Heat
- Regulates urination
- Removes obstruction from the channel
4. Indications
- Abdominal pain
- Cold in the abdomen with fullness
- Abdominal masses
- Shan disorder
- Hemorrhoid pain
- Fetal Qi rushes upward to the Heart leading to difficulty breathing
- Difficult lactation
- Hernia pain
- Orchitis
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
SP 12 Chōng Mén (Rushing Gate) is classified as: Meeting point of the Spleen and Liver channels with the Yin Qiao Mai. 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 SP 12 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions 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.
