BL 47 — Hún Mén (魂门) — Gate of the Etherial Soul
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1. Overview
BL 47 — Hún Mén (魂门) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Gate of the Etherial Soul, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use BL 47 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
3 cun lateral to the lower end of the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.
3. Actions
- Regulates Liver Qi
- Roots the Etherial Soul (Hun)
- Spreads Liver Qi
- Relaxes the sinews
- Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
- Drains Heat from the Liver
4. Indications
- Pain in the chest and hypochondria region
- Back pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Hopelessness
- Stress
- Long-term frustration
- Hypertension
- Jaundice
5. Needling
Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
BL 47 Hún Mén (Gate of the Etherial Soul) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use BL 47 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Back pain, Diarrhea, Stress, Hypertension, Depression. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
