BL-53 (Bao Huang) Bladder Huang - Acupuncture point on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

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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
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Acu Point BL-53 (Bao Huang) Bladder Huang

Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

Actions:

Benefits the lumbar region, activates the channel and alleviates pain
Regulates the lower jiao and benefits urination

Indications:

Borborygmus, abdominal distension, pain in the lower back, anuria.

Location (CAM):

3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest, at the level of the second sacral posterior foramen.

Location (AMOA):

3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra.

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