ST 21 — Liáng Mén (梁门) — Beam Gate
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1. Overview
ST 21 — Liáng Mén (梁门) — is an acupuncture point on the Stomach meridian. Its English name, Beam 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 ST 21 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
4 cun above the umbilicus and 2 cun lateral to CV-12 Zhongwan.
3. Actions
- Regulates Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
- Transforms Stagnation
- Promotes the functions of the Stomach and Spleen
- Raises the Qi
- Stops diarrhea
4. Indications
- Epigastric pain
- Qi Accumulation in the lateral costal region
- Abdominal distention
- Slippery diarrhea
- Diarrhea
- Anorexia
- Stomach ache
- Nervous dysfunction of the Stomach
- Colic
5. Needling
Perpendicular 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
ST 21 Liáng Mén (Beam Gate) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use ST 21 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including 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.
