BL-22 (San Jiao Shu) Triple Burner Shu
  Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang
Actions:
- Moves and regulates the Sanjiao
- Regulates the Spleen and Stomach and resolves dampness
- Regulates the water passages and promotes urination
- Resolves masses
Indications:
- Borborygmus, abdominal distension, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, edema, pain and stiffness of the lower back.
Location
CAM:
- 1.5 cun lateral to Xuanshu (DU-5), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.
AMOA:
- 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1).
Needling Method:
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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- Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss
- Cheng Xinnong
- Peter Deadman
- Shanghai College of TCM