Yaoyi EX-B-6
Chinese: 腰宜
Pinyin: Yāo Yí
Location
3 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.
Yaoyi EX-B-6 is 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra. Vertically speaking, it is also on the scapula medial border line.
Main actions
Opens the Channel
Needling
Vertically 0.5–0.8 cun
Commentary for Yaoyi EX-B-6
Yaoji EX-B-6 is not a major point. Its main point is to opens the Channel and Luo Vessels.