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Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

Back Shu of the San Jiao

Actions:

Moves and regulates the Sanjiao
Regulates the Spleen and Stomach and resolves dampness
Regulates the water passages and promotes urination
Resolves masses

Indications:

Borborygmus, abdominal distension, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, edema, pain and stiffness of the lower back.

Pont Location:

A Manual of Acupuncture: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1).
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: 1.5 cun lateral to Xuanshu (DU-5), at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References Used

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