Yinmen (BL37)
Yinmen (BL37), “Gate of Abundance”, is a point on the Bladder meridian. It is point 37 of the 67 on the channel. Frees the channel and relaxes the sinews of the thigh.
Location
On the posterior aspect of the thigh, between biceps femoris and semitendinosus, 6 cun below the gluteal fold.
Functions according to tradition
Frees the channel and relaxes the sinews of the thigh.
Traditional indications
- Sciatica
- Lower back pain
- Thigh stiffness
- Leg weakness
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- GV3 Yaoyangguan (Du Mai (Governing Vessel)): Lower back pain, Sciatica
- GB29 Juliao (Gallbladder): Leg weakness, Sciatica
- GB31 Fengshi (Gallbladder): Leg weakness, Sciatica
- ST31 Biguan (Stomach): Leg weakness, Lower back pain
- GB25 Jingmen (Gallbladder): Lower back pain
- GB26 Daimai (Gallbladder): Lower back pain
Point profile
- Code
- BL37
- Pinyin name
- Yīn Mén
- Characters
- 殷门
- Translation
- Gate of Abundance
- Meridian
- Bladder
- Element
- Water
- Topics
- Sciatica, Thigh, Lower back
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
