BL 12 — Fēng Mén (风门) — Wind Gate
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1. Overview
BL 12 — Fēng Mén (风门) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Wind Gate, reflects the point’s classical character and location. 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 BL 12 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
1.5 cun lateral to the DU channel, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the second thoracic vertebra. Note: locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles.
3. Actions
- Opens the Lungs
- Disseminates and descends Lung Qi
- Dispels Wind
- Relaxes the Exterior
- Expels and prevents Exterior Wind
- Releases the Exterior
- Stimulates the Lungs' dispersing function
4. Indications
- Common cold
- Cough
- Fever
- Headache
- Neck rigidity
- Backache
- Cough with chest and back pain
- Hemoptysis
- Dyspnea
5. Needling
Puncture obliquely 0.5 to 0.7 cun.
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
BL 12 Fēng Mén (Wind Gate) is classified as: Meeting point of the DU channel with the Bladder channel. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use BL 12 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Cough, Headache, Back pain, Asthma, Shoulder pain. Each treatment is individually designed 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.
