BL 63 — Jīn Mén (金门) — Golden Gate
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1. Overview
BL 63 — Jīn Mén (金门) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Golden Gate, 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 63 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Anterior and inferior to BL-62 Shenmai, on the lateral aspect of the cuboid bone.
3. Actions
- Pacifies Wind
- Moderates acute conditions
- Clears Heat
- Relaxes the sinews
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
4. Indications
- Epilepsy
- Childhood fright-Wind
- Toothache
- Loss of consciousness
- Lumbar pain
- Painful obstruction of the lower limb
- Childhood convulsions
- Lower back and leg pain and swelling
- Pain on the lateral aspect of the foot and ankle
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 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 63 Jīn Mén (Golden Gate) is classified as: Xi-Cleft point; Meeting point of the Yang Wei channel; Beginning point of the Yang Wei channel. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use BL 63 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Headache, Knee pain, Tinnitus. 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.
