LR-13 - Chapter Gate
章门 - Zhāng mén
Point Region: Abdomen
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: On the side of the abdomen, just below the free tip of the 11th rib.
How to Locate:
- Lie on your side with your arm raised
- Follow the lower edge of your rib cage toward your side until you feel the free tip of a rib below it: this is the 11th rib
- The point is just below that tip
How to Apply Pressure
Having located LR-13, rest your fingertips lightly below the rib tip; never push inward against the floating rib or upper abdomen. Avoid it during pregnancy, after recent abdominal surgery, or with a severe digestive disorder.
Traditional Indications
In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Rib pain
- Abdominal fullness
- Digestive problems
- Side pain
- Bloating
Related Health Concerns
Related Acupoints
Select a point to see its location, how to find it, and its traditional uses.
Important Precautions
Avoid this point with:
- Pregnancy
- Recent abdominal surgery
- Severe digestive disorders