YAOYAN M-BW-24

By Acupuncture-CEUs.com | June 25, 2026

YAOYAN M-BW-24 LUMBAR EYES

Location: in the depression about 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L4 Yaoyangguan DU-3.

The ‘eyes’ referenced to in the point name are the visible depressions found in many individuals, just over one handbreadth either side of the lumbar spine, below the level of the iliac crest.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.

Actions: Fortifies the Kidneys and assists the lumbar area.

Signs and symptoms: Kidney deficiency lumbar pain, lumbar pain, consumption.

Reference: A Manual of Acupuncture by Peter Deadman, Mazin Al-Khafaji and Kevin Baker

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