# LV14 Qimen (Qi Cycle Gate) – Liver Meridian

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Location: Directly below nipple in the 6th intercostal space 4 thumb widths lateral to the anterior midline.

Cautions: Avoid deep needling; risk of pneumothorax.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/lv14

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Agitation Chest, Agitation Chest, Muscle Wasting, Benefit Digestion, Benefit Digestion, Benefit Regulate Liver, Benefit Regulate Qi, Benefit Regulate Stomach, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Chills Alternating, Chills Alternating, Cough, Desire To Eat, Desire To Eat, Diarrhoea Watery, Diarrhoea Watery, Post Partum Disorder, Post-partum Disorder, Psychological Disorder, Psychological Disorder, Turmoil Disorder, Turmoil Disorder, Abdominal Bloating, Abdominal Bloating, Breast Bloating, Breast Bloating, Chest Bloating, Chest Bloating, Epigastrium Bloating, Epigastrium Bloating, Dry Mouth, Dry Mouth, Breathing Problems, Breathing Problems, Shortness of Breath, Eyesight / Vision Dizzy, Dizzy Vision, Fever, Fibroids / Masses, Fibroids Masses, Fibroids / Masses Ji Ju Costal Lateral, Fibroids Masses Ji Ju Costal Lateral, Chest Fullness, Chest Fullness, Gallstones, Hardness Abdomen, Hardness Abdomen, Hardness Epigastrium, Hardness Epigastrium, Hardness Hypogastrium, Hardness Hypogastrium, Heat Blood, Heat Blood, Heat Chest, Heat Chest, Hiccups, Injury Cold, Injury Cold, Jaundice, Malaria, Pain, Ache Pain, Ache Pain, Breast Pain, Breast Pain, Rib Pain, Rib Pain, Upper Stomach Pain, Upper Stomach Pain, Head Pain, Head Pain, Heart Cutting Pain, Heart Cutting Pain, Inhalation Pain, Inhalation Pain, Neck Pain, Neck Pain, Qi Running Piglet, Qi Running Piglet, Facial Redness, Facial Redness, Reflux, Regulate Liver, Regulate Qi, Regulate Stomach, Sighing Excessive, Sighing Excessive, Excessive Sneezing, Excessive Sneezing, Spread Liver, Spread Liver, Blood Stagnation, Blood Stagnation, Tetany, Thirsting Excessive, Thirsting Excessive, Vomiting, Vomiting Fluid, Vomiting Fluid

## Most often selected alongside LV14

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- LV03 (Great Surge) – 37 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 31 protocols
- PC06 (Inner Gate) – 28 protocols
- CV17 (Chest Centre) – 21 protocols
- BL18 (Liver Shu Point) – 20 protocols
- CV12 (Stomach Centre) – 16 protocols
- SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) – 16 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 14 protocols

## Protocols using LV14 (50 best-sourced of 62)

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer Pain, Cancer Liver | BL18, BL19, LV14 | 12 days | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60121-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hemiplegia, Ischemic Stroke, Wind-fire Syndrome | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, BL60, TB05, GB34, GB39, LV02, LV03, LV14 | 56 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Epigastric Pain, Dyspepsia Functional, Burning Epigastric | ST36, ST44, SP09, BL20, BL21, PC06, LV03, LV13, LV14, CV12, CV17 | 14 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-017-1845-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hyperglycemia, Prediabetes, Impaired Glucose Tolerance | LI04, ST36, ST37, ST39, ST40, SP06, SP09, BL18, BL20, BL21, LV03, LV13, LV14, CV12, GV09 | 112 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2014-4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Angina Stable | LU07, LI04, ST36, ST40, SP03, HT07, KD06, PC04, PC06, LV03, LV14, CV17 | 35 days | doi:10.1177/09645284211055754 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Constipation, Nausea, Liver Pain, Cancer Pain | LI04, ST36, BL17, BL18, PC06, LV03, LV13, LV14 | 7 days | doi:10.2147/JPR.S456874 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression Post-stroke, Liver Qi Stagnation, Stroke Sequelae | HT07, PC06, LV03, LV14, CV17, GV20 | 56 days | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding Postpartum | ST18, ST36, SP06, SP10, SI01, BL20, BL21, PC06, LV03, LV14, CV06, CV17 | 3 days | doi:10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding Postpartum | ST18, ST36, SI01, BL18, BL20, BL21, LV03, LV14, CV12, CV17, GV14 | 8 days | doi:10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Pain, Hypochondriac Pain | TB05, GB34, LV08, LV14 | 30 days | doi:10.1177/2164956119870444 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Chemotherapy Nausea, Vomiting Chemotherapy-induced, Nausea Anticipatory, Vomiting Acute, Vomiting Delayed | LU09, LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, SI04, KD03, PC06, GB40, LV14, CV12 | 30 days | doi:10.1590/1980-220X-REEUSP-2023-0191en | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hypogalactia, Breastfeeding Insufficiency, Lactation Postpartum | ST18, ST36, SP06, SP10, SI01, BL20, BL21, PC06, LV03, LV14, CV06, CV17 | 3 days | doi:10.1186/s13643-025-02773-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Sweating, Depression, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Menopause Perimenopause, Mood Disturbance | ST24, ST25, SP06, SP15, HT07, BL62, KD06, GB13, GB26, LV03, LV14, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV10, CV12, GV24 | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1726927 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Sweating, Depression, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Menopause Perimenopause, Mood Disturbance | LI04, ST36, ST40, SP06, BL18, BL62, KD06, LV02, LV03, LV14, GV20 | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1726927 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stress, Fatigue, Sedentary Behavior Office Worker | ST02, ST25, HT07, BL02, KD03, PC06, LV13, LV14, GV24 | 28 days | doi:10.3389/fpubh.2026.1744556 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Spleen Deficiency, Obesity, Phlegm-dampness | ST25, ST40, BL13, BL18, BL23, LV14, CV12, GV04 | – | doi:10.53469/jcmp.2025.07(07).10 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hypochondriac Pain, Colic Gallbladder | ST36, BL18, BL19, GB24, GB34, GB40, LV03, LV14 | – | doi:10.1016/j.jtcms.2025.09.006 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Liver Qi Stagnation, Anxiety Generalized, Phlegm Obstruction | ST40, LV02, LV14, CV17 | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.023178 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hiccup | LU09, LU10, LU11, ST36, PC04, PC07, PC08, LV01, LV14, CV04, CV12, CV17 | – | doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.08.024 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hiccup | LV01, LV14, CV04, CV14, CV24 | – | doi:10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.08.024 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dry Eye, Eye Fatigue, Eye Strain, Computer Vision Syndrome | LI04, BL02, GB20, LV14, XH05 | 14 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20221009-0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stroke, Depression Post-stroke, Qi Stagnation Liver | HT07, PC06, LV03, LV14, CV17, GV20, XH03 | 56 days | doi:10.2147/NDT.S525238 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Head Pain, Headache Migraine Menstrual, Headache Menstrual | LI04, BL18, TB23, GB08, LV03, LV14 | 90 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20211203-k0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Prediabetes | LI04, ST36, ST37, ST39, ST40, SP06, SP09, BL18, BL20, BL21, LV03, LV13, LV14, CV12, GV09 | 90 days | doi:10.12669/pjms.41.6.12153 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Herpes Zoster, Herpes Zoster Acute | LI11, SP10, BL17, PC06, LV14 | 14 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200503-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Angina Pectoris, Angina Stable | LU07, LI04, ST36, ST40, SP03, HT07, KD06, PC04, PC06, LV03, LV14, CV17 | – | doi:10.1177/09645284211055754 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache, Headache Menstrual | LI04, ST30, BL18, KD03, KD12, TB23, GB08, LV03, LV14, CV04 | 84 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20211203-k0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Chemotherapy Nausea, Vomiting Chemotherapy-induced | ST36, SP06, PC06, LV14, CV12, CVC06, CYC01, TF10 | – | doi:10.1590/1980-220X-REEUSP-2023-0191en | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cancer Pain, Cancer Liver Hepatocellular Carcinoma | LI04, ST36, BL17, BL18, PC06, LV03, LV13, LV14 | 7 days | doi:10.2147/JPR.S456874 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cancer Breast, Insomnia Chemotherapy-related | BL15, BL18, BL23, GB25, LV14, CV14, GV20, XH03, XH16 | 35 days | doi:10.2147/NSS.S604964 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Insomnia Perimenopausal | BL18, BL23, GB25, LV14 | 21 days | doi:10.1093/sleep/zsx153 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Mastitis, Breast Mastitis Pain | ST18, LV14, CV17 | 150 days | doi:10.3389/fsurg.2026.1715357 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Pulse Thin, Pulse Weak, Tongue Coating White, Cold Limbs, Tongue Body Swollen, Stools Loose, Emaciated, Tongue Coating Thin, Weakness, Difficulty Swallowing, Achalasia, Achalasia Cardia, Vomiting, Intolerance Cold, Tongue Body Pale, Pulse Thin, Pulse Weak, Tongue Coating White, Cold Limbs, Tongue Body Swollen, Stools Loose, Tongue Coating Thin, Difficulty Swallowing, Achalasia Cardia, Intolerance Cold, Tongue Body Pale | ST36, BL16, BL20, BL21, PC06, LV14, CV12 | 7 days | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC8 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Blood Loss, Blood Loss | SP01, SP10, BL17, LV01, LV14 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Breast Swelling, Breast Pain, Breast Swelling | ST18, ST36, ST40, PC01, PC06, GB34, GB41, LV03, LV14 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Hiccups | ST12, ST13, ST36, BL17, PC06, GB24, LV14 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Hypochondriac Pain, Hypochondriac Pain | BL17, BL18, BL19, BL20, PC06, TB05, TB06, GB24, GB34, GB41, LV14 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Lactation Deficiency, Lactation Deficiency | ST18, ST36, SP03, SI01, LV14, CV17 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Breast Mastitis Pain, Breast Mastitis Pain | ST18, SI01, PC06, LV02, LV14, CV17 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Qi Stagnation, Qi Stagnation | TB05, GB34, LV03, LV14 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Liver Cancer Pain, Moderate To Severe Pain | BL18, BL19, LV14 | 12 days | Wang CJ, Tan W, Huang XH, Fu TT, Lin JZ, Bu JM, Wei GJ, Du Y. Curative effect of Dingqi analgesic patch on cancer pain: a single-blind randomized controlled trail. J Tradit Chin Med. 2013;33(2):176-180 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Depressive Disorder | HT07, BL15, PC06, LV03, LV08, LV14, CV17, GV26 | 42 days | Liu Yi, Feng Hui, Mo Yali, Gao Jingfang, Mao Hongjing, Song Mingfen, Wang Shengdong, Yin Yan, Liu Wenjuan. Effect of soothing-liver and nourishing-heart acupuncture on early selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment onset for depressive disorder and related indicators of neuroimmunology: a randomized controlled clinical trial. J Tradit Chin Med 2015; 35(5): 507-513 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Dizziness, Headache, Constipation, Depression, Insomnia, Forgetfulness, Palpitation, Dry Mouth, Chest Distress | ST25, ST36, ST37, ST40, SP03, SP06, BL18, KD03, PC06, LV02, LV03, LV14, CV15, GV14, GV20, GV24 | 42 days | Liu Lan-ying, Lu Qian, Wang Ling-ling. Influence of Electro-Acupuncture on the Side Effects of Fluoxetine on Depression Patients. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 271-274 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Poor Appetite, Bitter Taste, Dry Mouth, Hypochondriac Right Pain, Hypochondriac Right Bloating, Anorexia Greasy Food | ST36, SP06, PC06, TB06, GB34, LV03, LV14, CV12 | 30 days | Zhou Shenghong. Thirty Cases of Chronic Cholecystitis Treated by Acupuncture and Oral Administration of Da Chai Hu Tang. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(3): 173-174 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease | ST36, GB34, LV03, LV14 | – | Interval Training Versus Electro Acupuncture on Liver Functions in Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03936803 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Post-stroke Depression | LU04, LI04, LI06, LI07, LI10, LI11, LI12, LI13, LI15, ST02, ST32, ST33, ST34, ST36, ST37, ST39, ST40, ST44, SP06, SP10, SP11, HT05, BL15, BL20, BL23, BL61, BL64, KD02, KD03, PC02, PC03, PC06, TB03, TB06, TB07, TB09, TB12, TB14, GB20, GB31, GB33, GB43, LV02, LV03, LV05, LV14, GV20, GV23, GV26 | – | Acupuncture for Ischemic Post-stroke Depression. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02472613 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Fracture Chest Pain, Fracture Abdomen Pain | GB24, GB25, GB26, LV13, LV14, CV16, CV17, CV18, CV19 | – | 백승원 et al.. 골절에 침 치료를 적용한 2013년 이후 증례보고 문헌고찰. 한방재활의학과학회지, 2021 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Qi Dysregulation, Liver-spleen-kidney Disharmony | LI04, ST25, ST36, SP04, SP06, KD03, KD06, PC06, LV03, LV13, LV14, CV06, CV12, CV17, GV20 | – | 王菊枚冯丝丝吕玉兰任雨柔杨国顺曾涛顾力华. 疏调理论指导下从肝脾肾着手针刺调气选穴组方的特点与规律. 中医临床研究 ., 2023 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Bloating, Irritability, Functional Dyspepsia, Epigastric Discomfort | ST25, ST36, PC06, LV03, LV14, CV12, CV17 | – | Unnamed CNKI record, 2024 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Bloating, Irritability, Functional Dyspepsia, Epigastric Discomfort | ST25, ST36, PC06, LV03, LV14, CV12, CV17 | – | 陈宇巧吴佳丽韦乃瑄邱梦婷郭子邵晓梅方剑乔房军帆 杜俊英. 针灸治疗功能性消化不良的穴位组方随机对照试验数据挖掘（英文） OA. World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion ., 2024 [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |

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