BL-22 (San Jiao Shu) Triple Burner Shu - Acupuncture point on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point BL-22 (San Jiao Shu) Triple Burner Shu

Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

Back Shu of the San Jiao

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.

Location (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.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM