BL-28 (Pang Guang Shu) Bladder Shu - Acupuncture point on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

"The Small Intestine separates the pure from the impure"

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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-28 (Pang Guang Shu) Bladder Shu

Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

Back Shu of the Bladder

Actions:

Regulates the Bladder
Clears damp-heat from the lower jiao
Dispels stagnation and resolves masses
Benefits the lumbar region and legs

Indications:

Retention of urine, enuresis, frequent urination, diarrhea, constipation, stiffness and pain of the lower back.

Location (CAM):

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

Location (AMOA):

1.5 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the second 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