Chongmen (SP12)
Chongmen (SP12), “Surging Gate”, is a point on the Spleen meridian. It is point 12 of the 21 on the channel. Regulates lower abdominal Qi, relieves hernia and benefits the uterus.
Location
In the groin, at the inguinal crease, lateral to the femoral artery.
Functions according to tradition
Regulates lower abdominal Qi, relieves hernia and benefits the uterus.
Traditional indications
- Hernia
- Lower abdominal pain
- Difficult urination
- Uterine prolapse
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Two or more channels meet here, so it is credited with acting on all of them.
Precautions
Find the femoral pulse and needle lateral to it.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- LV12 Jimai (Liver): Hernia, Lower abdominal pain, Uterine prolapse
- GB28 Weidao (Gallbladder): Hernia, Lower abdominal pain, Uterine prolapse
- GB27 Wushu (Gallbladder): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- KI8 Jiaoxin (Kidney): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- LV1 Dadun (Liver): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- ST29 Guilai (Stomach): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
Point profile
- Code
- SP12
- Pinyin name
- Chōng Mén
- Characters
- 冲门
- Translation
- Surging Gate
- Meridian
- Spleen
- Element
- Earth
- Classification
- Crossing point
- Topics
- Groin, Uterus, Hernia
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
