BL 37 Acupuncture Point

Bladder 37, or Urinary Bladder 37, Abbreviated as BL 37 or UB 37, Transliterated Yinmen in Chinese, Hanstring Gate in English.

BL 37 Acupuncture Point Location:

On the posterior aspect of the thigh, 6 cun below BL 36, on the line connecting BL 36 and BL 40.

BL 37 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Lumbar pain, pain, numbness and weakness of the lower extremities

BL 37 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Activates the meridian, benefits the lumbar area, relieves pain.