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Acu Point BL-54 (Zhi Bian) Sequential Limit

Previous PointNext Point  Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang
Actions:
  • Benefits the lumbar region, activates the channel and alleviates pain
  • Regulates urination and treats hemorrhoids
Indications:
  • Pain in the lumbosacral region, muscular atrophy, motor impairment of the lower extremities, dysuria, swelling around external genitalia, hemorrhoids, constipation.
Location (CAM):
  • On the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen, 3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest.
Location (AMOA):
  • On the buttock, in the depression 3 cun lateral to the sacro-coccygeal hiatus.
Needling Method:
  • Puncture perpendicularly 1.5-2.0 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.

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BL-54 (Zhi Bian) Ratings




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