BL51
Huangmen(BL51,肓门) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.
Location
3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the lst thoracic vertebra(Ll).
Indication
- ①Pain in the epigastric region, abdominal masses, constipation;
- ②mammary diseases.
Method
Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
BL51