HUNMEN

NAME

HUNMEN

LOCATION

3 cun lateral to DU-8 Jinsuo, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.
3 cun lateral to the lower end of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.
This point is on the outer Bladder line and corresponds with UB-18 Ganshu.
3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the lower border of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra and level with UB-18 Ganshu.
Note: when the shoulder is relaxed, the 3 cun line corresponds to the medial border of the scapula.

NEEDLING

Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Slanted insertion 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
Oblique insertion, 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Caution: deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing pneumothorax.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Regulates Liver Qi
Roots the Etherial Soul (Hun)
Spreads Liver Qi
Relaxes the sinews
Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
Drains Heat from the Liver

INDICATIONS

Pain in the chest and hypochondria region
Back pain
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Hopelessness
Stress
Long-term frustration
Hypertension
Jaundice
Borborygmus
Contraction of the sinews
Bone and joint pain of the whole body
Aversion to Wind and Cold
Neurasthenia
Liver and Gall Bladder diseases
Pleurisy
Stomachache
Depression
Anxiety
Long-term resentment
Mid-back pain and stiffness
Difficulty swallowing food
Fullness and distention of the chest and lateral costal regions
Corpse collapse walking disorder
Irregular defecation
Dark urine

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

NOTES

This point is used for emotional problems related to the Liver. This point is generally for cleaning the spiritual soul. It is good for alcoholics and drug addicts. It helps get off medication. When used with UB-18 Ganshu, it can increase a person's capacity for life planning, by grounding and steadying the Hun. It can help one find a sense of direction and purpose in life.