Liangmen (ST 21)

Location of Liangmen

Liangmen is located on the vertical Stomach line 2 cun from the midline, 4 cun above the navel.
Halfway between the sternum (the first bony point felt when moving up from the abdomen) and the navel, i.e. 4 cun from each.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications

• Point used to remove Stomach blockages and make the Stomach energy descend: effective against stomach pain, especially with food stagnation (pain, nausea, vomiting).