Yāo Yǎn (腰眼) — Lumbar Eyes
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1. Overview
Yāo Yǎn (腰眼) is a classical extra (non-channel) acupuncture point — Lumbar Eyes. 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 Yāo Yǎn as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
In the depression 3.8 cun lateral to the lower border of the 4th lumbar vertebra.
3. Actions
- Strengthens the Kidneys
- Benefits the lumbar region
4. Indications
- Soft tissue injury to the lumbar region
- Nephroptosis
- Orchitis
- Irregular menstruation
- Lumbar pain
- Consumption
- Frequent urination
5. Needling
Straight or transverse insertion 1.5-2 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness in the lumbar region, sometimes extending to the buttocks.
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
Yāo Yǎn (Lumbar Eyes) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use Yāo Yǎn as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions 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.
