Extra Points: Back (EX-B)

Yaoyan EX-B-7

Chinese: 腰眼

Pinyin: Yāo Yǎn

Location

3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra (L4). 

How to locate

First identify the Tuffier's line which connects the highest points of the iliac crest. The spinous process of the 4th lumber vertebra (L4) mostly falls on this line.  

Yaoyan EX-B-7 is 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra (L4). 

Main actions

  1. Strengthens the Kidneys
  2. Benefits the lumbar

Indications

Lumbar pain Constipation

Needling

Vertically 0.5–0.8 cun

Commentary for Yaoyan EX-B-7

Yaoyan EX-B-7 is mainly used to treat acute or chronic lumbar pain due to Kidney Deficiency.