BL-25 (Da Chang Shu) Large Intestine Shu - Acupuncture point on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

"The Gall Bladder rules decisions and judgment"

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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-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.

Location (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.

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