ST 22 — Guān Mén (关门) — Pass Gate
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1. Overview
ST 22 — Guān Mén (关门) — is an acupuncture point on the Stomach meridian. Its English name, Pass 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 22 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
3 cun above the navel, 2 cun lateral to CV-11 Jianli.
3. Actions
- Regulates Qi
- Alleviates pain
- Regulates the Intestines
- Benefits urination
4. Indications
- Abdominal distention and fullness
- Anorexia
- Borborygmus
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Dysenteric disorder
- Phlegm malaria with cold shivering
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal Qi accumulation
5. Needling
Straight insertion, 1 to 2 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 22 Guān Mén (Pass 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 22 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea, Constipation. 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.
