Acupoint · ST21
Beam Gate ST21
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Location
On the upper abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus, 2 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Point-taking cue
Beam Gate: the stomach's gate braced like a roof-beam.
Meridian
Stomach Meridian · Abdomen · Earth
Indications
Stomach pain, vomiting, poor appetite, loose stools
Self-care
Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min
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