LR14 (Qī Mén, “Cycle Gate”) is the Front-Mu of Liver point of the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. It is located on the chest, directly below the nipple, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline. It spreads Liver Qi, regulates Qi, alleviates pain.
On the chest, directly below the nipple, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Oblique or transverse insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution for pneumothorax.
Spreads Liver Qi, regulates Qi, alleviates pain.
Hypochondriac pain, abdominal distention, acid regurgitation, hiccup, mastitis, intercostal neuralgia.
As the Front-Mu point of the Liver, LR14 is the primary point for spreading Liver Qi and resolving stagnation in the chest and hypochondrium. It is best known for treating hypochondriac pain, distention, belching, and nausea due to Liver Qi stagnation, often associated with emotional stress. It also regulates the menstrual cycle and alleviates pain, making it useful for PMS and irregular menstruation. It is frequently used with LR3 to powerfully move Liver Qi and calm the spirit.
LR14 is one of 14 points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LR14 (Qī Mén) is located on the chest, directly below the nipple, in the 6th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
LR14 spreads Liver Qi, regulates Qi, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include hypochondriac pain, abdominal distention, acid regurgitation, hiccup, mastitis, intercostal neuralgia.
Oblique or transverse insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution for pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
LR14 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).