POINT: UB-37 (URINARY BLADDER-37)
English: | Gate of Abundance |
Also Known As: | Huge Gate Door of Abundance Abundance Gate |
- With the patient lying prone, this point can be found on the back of the thigh, 6 cun directly below UB-36 Chengfu.
- On the back of the thigh, in the depression between the hamstring muscles, 6 cun distal to UB-36 Chengfu and 8 cun proximal to UB-40 Weizhong, on the line connecting UB-36 Chengfu and UB-40 Weizhong.
- Straight insertion 2 to 3 cun, causing a numb, electric sensation, possibly extending to the buttock or foot.
- Perpendicular insertion 1 to 2 cun.
- Puncture perpendicularly 1 to 1.5 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
- Benefits the lumbar spine
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UB-39 |
M-BW-35 of the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae |
UB-39 |
Low back pain inhibiting extension |
Disc abnormality of the lumbar vertebrae |
Lumbar pain with inability to bend and extend |
UB-25 |
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Sciatica |
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- This point is frequently used for pain radiating down the back of the leg.