Yaoyan

English:	Lumbar Eyes
Also Known As:	Waist's Eye

Location

• In the depression, 3-4 cun lateral to the lower end of the spinous process of the 3rd lumbar vertebra.
• In the depression approximately 3.5 cun lateral to the lower border of L-4 (DU-3, Yaoyanguan).
• In the depression 3.8 cun lateral to the lower border of the 4th lumbar vertebra.

Needling

• Straight or transverse insertion 1.5-2 cun.
  Sensation: distention and soreness in the lumbar region, sometimes extending to the buttocks.
• Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun.
• Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.
• Moxibustion is applicable.

Command Functions

Actions

• Strengthens the Kidneys
• Benefits the lumbar region

Indications

Soft tissue injury to the lumbar region Nephroptosis Orchitis Irregular menstruation

Lumbar pain Kidney Deficiency Consumption Frequent urination

Combinations

UB-23 Shenshu UB-54 Weizhong	UB-20 Pishu NBW-15 Shenji
Low back pain.	Nephroptosis.

Contraindications

Notes

• For lumbar pain, use 7 cones of moxa.