Yaoyan

Meaning

Yao, lumbar part; yan, socket of eyeball. In general, "Yaoyan" is the depression, located within the lumbar vertebral column and the posterior, superior iliac spine.

Location

On the lower back, in the depression 3. 5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra.

Indication

• 1.Lumbar pain, frequent micturition.
• 2.Emaciation due to consumptive disease.
• 3.Irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea.

Method

Perpendicular insertion 1.5 cun. Moxibustion is applicable.