GB25 (Jingmen, “Capital Gate”) is the Front-Mu of Kidney point of the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. It is located on the lateral side of the abdomen, inferior to the free end of the 12th rib. It regulates the Kidneys, strengthens the lumbar region, harmonizes the lower Jiao.
On the lateral side of the abdomen, inferior to the free end of the 12th rib.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Caution for kidney.
Regulates the Kidneys, strengthens the lumbar region, harmonizes the lower Jiao.
Abdominal distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, lumbar pain, kidney deficiency.
As the Front-Mu point of the Kidney, GB25 is crucial for regulating Kidney Qi and addressing disorders of the lower Jiao, particularly those related to the Kidneys. It is best known for its role in strengthening the lumbar region and treating lower back pain, especially when associated with Kidney deficiency or cold. Clinically, it is often used for edema, abdominal distention, and issues with urination or defecation due to its influence on the Kidneys and lower Jiao. A classic pairing is with BL23 (Kidney Shu) for reinforcing Kidney function and treating chronic low back pain.
GB25 is one of 44 points on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian. Nearby points:
GB25 (Jingmen) is located on the lateral side of the abdomen, inferior to the free end of the 12th rib.
GB25 regulates the Kidneys, strengthens the lumbar region, harmonizes the lower Jiao. Common clinical indications include abdominal distention, borborygmus, diarrhea, lumbar pain, kidney deficiency.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Caution for kidney.
GB25 is a point on the Gallbladder Channel Meridian (Zú Shàoyáng Dǎnjīng).