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  • Master Tung's Acupuncture
    T 66.05
    Menjin
    Mén Jīn (門金穴｜门金穴)
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  • Master Tung's Acupuncture
    T 66.05
    Menjin
    Mén Jīn (門金穴｜门金穴)
    Door Metal, Gate Metal, Gate Gold

Menjin (T 66.05)

Location

This point overlaps with Xiangu (ST 43), which is in the depression distal to the junction of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones.

Indications
Primary: 
  • Gastrointestinal disorders: gastritis, enteritis, appendicitis, colitis, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, dysentery, rectal prolapse, peritonitis
  • Lower abdominal pain before or after menstruation
Secondary: 
  • Migraine, headaches
  • Inflammation of the uterus and ovaries
Contraindications: 
Bilateral needling is contraindicated
Application
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Protocols
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Techniques

Needle 0.5 - 1 cun.

  • Needle towards or penetrate through to Yongquan (KI 1) to treat vertex headaches.

This point can also be bled.

  • Bleeding this point is more effective than needling when treating migraines.
Remarks
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