LOCATION: Below the spinous processes of L2.
IMAGE: This point is the "door" or "gate" of all energy in the body, which is stored in the
Kidneys or Mingmen.
FUNCTIONS: Nourishes the Source (Yuan) Qi
Strengthens the Kidneys
Benefits the Lumbar Vertebrae
Calms Fetus, Clears Channels & Invigorates Collaterals, Dries Damp, Regulates Water Pathways,
Tonifies Jing & Yang
INDICATIONS:
endometritis
enuresis
headache
impotence
infantile convulsions
leukorrhea
low back pain or sprain
nephritis
pain of intestinal colic
peritonitis
prolapsed anus
related pain in lower back & abdomen
sciatica
sequelae of infantile paralysis
spermatorrhea
spinal myelitis
tidal fevers
uterine bleeding
vaginal discharge with blood
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Main Point of Acupuncture
Builds Life Fire: similar to Ren 4 in many ways. Good for general fatigue/weakness.
Main point for sexual/genital problems, such as lack of sex drive and vitality
Especially good for back problems, low back pain
Qi deficient headache/ dizziness
Iron deficiency anemia
copious urination in the elderly
receding hairline
tinnitus
5 AM diarrhea
