EX-B7

Yaoyan

Star

腰眼 (Yāoyǎn) — Lumbar Eyes

Extra point · Extra (Back) · point EX-B7

Location

On the lower back, in the depression about 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of L4.

How to locate: The visible dimples above the buttocks when the patient is prone.

Needling

Depth: 0.8–1.2 cun
Angle: Perpendicular
Moxibustion: A common site for warming moxibustion and cupping in chronic cold-damp lumbar pain.

Functions

  • Strengthens the lower back and the Kidney
  • Regulates menstruation

Indications

Low back pain and lumbar strainirregular menstruationfrequent urinationweakness of the legs

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