Meaning

Life Gate.

Localization

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra.

Functions

Tonifies the primary Qi, nourishes kidney Qi, strengthens kidney Yang.

Intersection

The point of intersection of Du Mai and Dai Mai vessels..

Indications

- Digestive system: diarrhea, blood in stool (Yang emptiness), "alarm" diarrhea.
- Reproductive system: dysmenorrhea, reddish leucorrhoea, impotence, pollution, poor nutrition of the placenta (warming up).
- Urinary system: uracrasia, acute urinary retention (kidney Yang emptiness), frequent urination, spastic paresis, atony.
- Disorders of the mind: epilepsy, convulsive cry with loss of consciousness in children, the constant presence of fear (Yan emptiness syndrome).
- Loss of Qi, Yang and blood: insomnia, headache, ringing of the ears in the evening. Six kinds of fatique in the setting of 7 feelings: hands and feet cold, fear of cold, fever without sweat, hernial pain, swelling, hemorrhoids, dark blood in the setting of cold.
- Localized diseases: tension and pain in the lower back and back.

Needling Method

Puncture obliquely upward 0.5 - 1 cun. Cauterization.