BL47 (Hunmen, “Ethereal Soul Gate”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the back, 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra (T10). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL19. It spreads liver qi, regulates qi, alleviates pain.
On the back, 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra (T10). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL19.
Oblique insertion 0.5-0.7 cun. Caution: pneumothorax.
Spreads liver qi, regulates qi, alleviates pain.
Pain in the chest and hypochondriac region, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain.
Hunmen, 'Ethereal Soul Gate,' is a key point for addressing Liver qi stagnation, reflecting its proximity to the Liver's Back-Shu point (BL18). It is primarily used to spread Liver qi, making it effective for hypochondriac pain, distention, and emotional imbalances like irritability or frustration. It also helps regulate qi and alleviate pain in the local area. It is often combined with LR3 (Taichong) for a stronger effect on Liver qi.
BL47 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL47 (Hunmen) is located on the back, 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra (T10). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL19.
BL47 spreads liver qi, regulates qi, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include pain in the chest and hypochondriac region, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain.
Oblique insertion 0.5-0.7 cun. Caution: pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
BL47 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).