魂門 (Húnmén) — Gate of the Ethereal Soul
Bladder channel · point 47
Outer Bladder line — spirit point of the Liver
Traditionally used for
- Digestion
- Sleep
- Mood & calm
- Pain & joints
Location
On the back, 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of T9.
Needling
Depth:
0.5 cun
Angle:
Oblique, directed medially
Functions
- Spreads Liver qi and relieves constraint
- Settles the ethereal soul and restores a sense of direction
Indications
Hypochondriac pain and chest oppressiondepression and lack of direction or purposevomiting and poor digestioninsomnia with restless dreamingback pain
Clinical Notes
The outer-line spirit point of the Liver — indicated where emotional constraint presents as aimlessness rather than irritability.
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