LOCATION: Between the spinous processes of L4-L5, at the level with the crista iliaca.
IMAGE: An anatomical reference to the waist. The word "Yao" (lumbar) differentiates this point
with GB 33, called "Yang guan"
FUNCTIONS: Regulates the Kidney Qi
Benefits the lower back & knees
Eliminates Cold Dampness
Warms the Blood & Semen
Holds Kidney Qi, Regulates Chong & Ren, Reinforces Jing, Tonifies Kidney Yang
INDICATIONS:
chronic enteritis
continuous vomiting
diarrhea
impotence
irregular menstruation
low back pain
lower abdominal distension
numb & stiff lower limbs
pain in the knees
paralysis of the lower limbs
scrofula
spermatorrhea
vaginal discharge with blood
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Main point for low back pain and knee pain. Also for sciatica.
For sexual dysfunction-- Main point for premature ejaculation
Like Ren 3 and Ren 4 relationship, DU 3 is more dispersing, while DU 4 is more
nourishing/building.
