Yaoyan EX-B7: Location, Functions, Indications, Method
Nomenclature:
English Name/Meaning: Lumbar eyes
Chinese Name: 腰眼
Chinese Pinyin: Yaoyan
Location:
On the lower back, in the depression 3. 5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
Function and Indications of Yaoyan:
- Yaoyan tonifies kidneys and strengthens lumbar region so, is beneficial in various lumbar disorders.
- Also benefits emaciation due to consumptive disease, Irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea.
Method :
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0cun.
