Name

滑肉門

• Hua Rou Men
• Gate of Smooth Muscle, Gate of Soft Flesh
• Gate of Slippery Food

Location

2 CUN lateral to the midline and 1 CUN above the umbilicus.

Actions

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Mania and withdrawal (eliminates Phlegm, calms the Shen)

Treatment

• If needling superficially, 0.3 - 0.5 CUN, you treat ST. If needling deeper, 0.8 - 1 CUN you treat KI