Meaning

Ming, life; men, door.

The kidney is the source of life. The point is between Shenshu, like a door for the Qi of the kidney.

Location

below the spinous process of teh 2nd lumbar vertebra

Indication

1. main point to treat diseases of genital system: impotence, ejaculatory proecox, spermatirrhea, irregular menstruation, usually good for deficiency syndrome

2. chronic diarrhea

3. ache of the back and spinal column

Method

puncture perpendicularly or obliquely a bit upwards 0.5-1 cun. Deep insertion should be avoided.

Remarks

Main point for nourishing prime-minister fire.