NAME
YAOYAN
LOCATION
In the depression, 3-4 cun lateral to the lower end of the spinous process of the 3rd lumbar vertebra.
In the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L-4 (DU-3, Yaoyanguan).
In the depression 3.8 cun lateral to the lower border of the 4th lumbar vertebra.
NEEDLING
Straight or transverse insertion 1.5-2 cun.
Sensation: distention and soreness in the lumbar region, sometimes extending to the buttocks.
Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Strengthens the Kidneys
Benefits the lumbar region
INDICATIONS
Soft tissue injury to the lumbar region Nephroptosis Orchitis Irregular menstruation
Lumbar pain Kidney Deficiency Consumption Frequent urination
COMBINATIONS
UB-23 Shenshu UB-54 Weizhong | UB-20 Pishu NBW-15 Shenji | |
Low back pain. | Nephroptosis. |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
For lumbar pain, use 7 cones of moxa.