Yinmen BL37: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications
Nomenclature:
Point: BL37
Yin: thickness Men: door
The local muscle of the point is thick, and yin-men is a door where the Qi of the bladder meridian passes through.
Chinese Name: 殷门
English Name/Meaning: Gate of Abundance
Pinyin: yīn mén
Han Geul 한글: eun mun 은문
Romaji: in mon
Vietnamese:Ân môn
Location:
6 cun below Chengfu (BL36) on the line joining Chengfu (BL36) and Weizhong (BL40).
Functions of Yinmen:
- Strengthens lumbar spine.
- Relaxes sinew.
- Invigorates collaterals.
Indications:
Pain in the lower back and thigh, muscular atrophy, pain, numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities.
Method:
Perpendicular insertion 1 to 2 cun.
Remarks:
- Good point for sciatica, paralysis of legs.
- Very sensitive, very powerful.
