BL-27 (Xiao Chang Shu) Small Intestine 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-27 (Xiao Chang Shu) Small Intestine Shu

Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

Back Shu of the Small Intestine

Actions:

Separates the pure from the turbid
Regulates the intestines and Bladder
Drains turbid dampness and clears damp-heat
Regulates Small Intestine Qi

Indications:

Lower abdominal pain and distension, dysentery, nocturnal emission, hematuria, enuresis, morbid leukorrhea, lower back pain, sciatica.

Location (CAM):

1.5 cun lateral to the Governor Vessel, at the level of the 1st posterior sacral foramen.

Location (AMOA):

1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen.

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