Jingmen — Capital Gate
In brief
This point is useful for easing lower back pain and relieving certain digestive discomforts, such as abdominal pain or vomiting. It is often used to help restore comfort in the lumbar and abdominal regions.
Where to find it
On the lower border of the floating rib.
How to stimulate it (acupressure)
To stimulate this point, located on the inferior border of the twelfth rib (a floating rib), apply gentle to moderate pressure with the pad of your finger. You should feel slight resistance or a sensation of numbness, but never sharp pain. Hold this pressure for one to two minutes, making small circular movements if you wish. You can repeat this self-massage two to three times a day.
Other uses
Acupuncture
Depth : 0.5-1 cun
Needling at this point is generally performed perpendicularly or obliquely, at a depth of 0.5 to 1 cun. This procedure is reserved for qualified practitioners.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion can be applied to this point for 10 to 20 minutes; this technique must be performed by a professional for a safe and effective application.
This point is a Kidney alarm point and can be used to tonify the Kidney and ease discomfort in the lumbar region.
Effects in traditional Chinese energetics (TCM)
This point acts to regulate Gallbladder Qi (vital energy) and resolve dampness (helping the body eliminate excess fluids), and is a Mu point (alarm point) of the Kidney (the organ associated with vitality and foundational energy).
Related points
Points frequently used alongside this one.
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