BL-25 (Da Chang Shu) Large Intestine Shu
  Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang
- Back Shu of the Large Intestine
Actions:
- Regulates the intestines
- Transforms stagnation and alleviates pain
- Strengthens the lumbar region and legs
Indications:
- Low back pain, borborygmus, abdominal distension, diarrhea, constipation, muscular atrophy, pain, numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities, sciatica.
Location
CAM:
- 1.5 cun lateral to Yaoyangguan (DU-3), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
AMOA:
- 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4).
Needling Method:
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.
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- Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss
- Cheng Xinnong
- Peter Deadman
- Shanghai College of TCM