Chongmen SP12 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications

Nomenclature:

Chong: Pass Men: Door
Chongmen is in Qi “street” and is an important door for the passage of the Qi of the meridian.
Point: SP-12
Chinese Name: 沖门
Name: Chongmen
English Name/Meaning: Rushing Gate
Pinyin: chōng mén
Han Geul 한글: chung mun 충문
Romaji: shō mon
Vietnamese: Xung môn

Location:

Superior to the lateral end of the inguinal groove, lateral to the pulsating external iliac artery, at the level of the upper border of symphysis pubis, 3.5 cun lateral to Qugu (REN 2).

Functions of chongmen:

• Regulates Qi and Blood in the Lower Burner.
• Descends rising fetal Qi.
• Clears Heat and drains Dampness.

Indications:

• Inguinal hernia, appendicitis, inguinal lymphadenitis.
• Pelvic or abdominal pain, Ovarian cyst.

Method:

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

Remarks:

Good for hernia.

Precautions:

Deep needling in a medial direction may puncture the femoral artery, and in a lateral direction, the femoral nerve.