BL37

BL37 is also named 殷门, Yinmen, 殷門
Yinmen
Yinmen

Yinmen(BL37,殷门) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

On the posterior thigh, in the depression between the hamstrings, 6 cun below Chengfu(BL36), on the line connecting Chengfu (BL36) and Weizhong(BL40).

Indication

Lower back pain; motor impairment of the lower extremity.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 1.0-2.0 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.