Yinmen BL-37
Chinese: 殷门
Pinyin: Yīn Mén
Location
6 cun below Chenfu BL-36, on the line joing Chengfu BL-36 and Weizhong BL-40.
How to locate
First locate Chengfu BL-36 in the middle of the gluteal crease and Weizhong BL-40 in the middle of the popliteal crease.
Draw an imaginary line between these two points. Yinmen BL-37 is located on this line, 6 cun below BL-36 and usually 8 cun above BL-40.
Main actions
Strengthens the lower back
Needling
Vertically 0.5–2 cun.
Commentary for Yinmen BL-37
Like Chengfu BL-36, Yinmen BL-37 is also indicated for lower back pain that spreads down the Channel to the buttock and legs. It is even more frequently used for this disorder.
Direct moxibustion can also be applied on top to enhance the effect.