BL51 (Huangmen, “Vitals 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 2nd lumbar vertebra (L2). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL23. It regulates qi, alleviates pain, treats breast disorders.
On the back, 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra (L2). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL23.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: pneumothorax.
Regulates qi, alleviates pain, treats breast disorders.
Abdominal pain, constipation, mammary carbuncle.
Huangmen, 'Vitals Gate,' is a versatile point known for its ability to regulate qi and alleviate pain, particularly in the chest and hypochondriac regions. It has a notable empirical use for treating breast disorders, including mastitis, breast pain, and lumps, making it a valuable point in women's health. It can also address local back pain. It is often used with GB21 (Jianjing) for breast conditions.
BL51 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL51 (Huangmen) 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 2nd lumbar vertebra (L2). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL23.
BL51 regulates qi, alleviates pain, treats breast disorders. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, constipation, mammary carbuncle.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
BL51 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).