Bladder Channel

Bladder Channel

Primary Points

Bl 1 Jingming**
FUNCTIONS: Dispel Wind, eliminate Heat, clears Jingluo, brightens eyes.
INDICATIONS
1. Redness, swelling and pain of the eye. Lacrimation when attacked by wind. Itching of the canthus. Night blindness.. Colour blindness.. Acute and chronic conjunctivitis. Myopia. Hypermetropia. Astigmatism. Atrophy of the optic nerve. Optic neuritis. Inflammation of the ora serrata. Glaucoma.
Early stages of cataract. Keratoleukoma. Pterygium.
LOCATION: 0.1 cun superior to the inner canthus. Ask the patent to close the eyes when locating the point.
METHOD: Perp 0.3 inch along the orbital wall. If is not advisable to twist or lift and thrust the needle vigorously (Ess).

Bl 2 Zanzhu**
FUNCTIONS: Dispel Wind, brightens eyes, soothe the Liver. To stop pain and invigorate the channels.
INDICATIONS
1. Blurring and failing of vision. Lacrimation in face of wind. Redness, swelling and pain of the eye. Twitching of eyelids.. Myopia. Acute conjunctivitis. Keratoleukoma. Excessive lacrimation.
2. Headache.. Pain in the supra orbital region. Facial paralysis.
LOCATION: Directly above the medial extremity of the eyebrow, 0.5 cun within the
anterior hairline, between Shentin Du 24 and Quchai UB 4.
METHOD: 0.3-0.5 inch lorizontally along the skin with the needle directed upward (Ess).

Bl 7 Tongtian**
FUNCTIONS: Much used for migraine. Eliminates Wind from upper part of body.
1. Headache.. Dizziness.
2. Nasal obstruction. Epistaxis. Rhinorrhea..
LOCATION: 1.5 cun posterior to Chengguang- UB 6, 1.5 cun lateral to the Du Channel.
METHOD: 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin (Ess).

Bl 10 Tianzhu**
FUNCTIONS: Dispel Wind and invigorate channels. Brightens the eyes. Also used for lower backache.
INDICATIONS
1. Headache. Neck rigidity. Pain in the shoulder and back. Occipital headache. Stiffness and soreness in the back of the neck.
2. Nasal obstruction. Pharyngitis.
3. Neurasthenia. Hysteria.
LOCATION: 1.3 cun lateral to Yamen- Du 15, within the posterior hairline, on the lateral side of the trapezius muscle.
METHOD: Perp 0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 11 Dashu**
FUNCTIONS: Generalised arthritis with deformity. To treat Wandering Bi.
INDICATIONS
1. Headache. Aching of the scapular region. Stiffness and rigidity of the neck. Neck and back pain. Arthritis. Numbness in the limbs.
2. Cough. Common cold. Bronchitis. Pneumonia.. Pleurisy.
3. Fever. Tuberculosis of the bones.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous of the 1st thoracic vertebra, about 2 finger breaths from the Du Channel.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.5 inch (Ess)

Bl 12 Fengmen**
FUNCTIONS: Strengthen the dispersing function of the Lung, regulate circulation of Qi, eliminate Wind, relieve exterior symptoms.
INDICATIONS
1. Common cold.. Cough. Bronchitis. Pneumonia. Pleurisy. Asthma.
2. Headache. Neck rigidity. Backache. Shoulder sprain.
3. Urticaria.
4. Fever.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 13 Feishu**
FUNCTIONS: Readjust circulation of Lung Qi, eliminate Wind, dispel Heat from Lung. Activates the dispersing function of Lung.
INDICATIONS
1. Cough.. Asthma.. Hemoptysis. Bronchitis. Pneumonia. Pulmonary tuberculosis. Pleurisy.
2. Night sweating.. Spontaneous sweating.
3. Afternoon fever .
LOCATION: 1.5 cun alteral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.5 inch (Ess)

Bl 14 Jueyinshu**
INDICATIONS
1. Pericardium and Heart problems. Rheumatic heart disease.
2. Intercostal neuralgia.
3. Neurasthenia.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 15 Xinshu**
FUNCTIONS: Calm the Heart and Spirit, invigorate circulation of Qi and Xue.
INDICATIONS
1. Seizures.. Panic. Palpitation. Forgetfulness. Irritability. Psychosis. Hysteria. Neurasthenia.
2. Rheumatic heart disease. Atrial fibrillation. Tachycardia.
3. Cough. Hemoptysis.
3. Intercostal neuralgia.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 16 Dushu**
INDICATIONS
1. Abdominal pain.. Intestinal noises.
2. Cardiac pain. Endocarditis. Pericarditis.
3. Alopecia. Pruritis. Psoriasis.
4. Mastitis.
5. Hiccups.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 17 Geshu**
FUNCTIONS: Invigorate Xue circulation, transforms congealed Xue, clear fullness from chest and diaphragm, pacify Stomach Qi, tonify weakness of the whole body.
INDICATIONS
1. Vomiting. Difficulty in swallowing. Nervous vomiting. Stomach cancer. Constriction of the esophagus. Hiccup..
2. Night sweating. Urticaria.
3. Asthma. Cough. Hemoptysis.
4. Afternoon fever. Anemia. Chronic hemorrhagic disorders. Tuberculosis of the lymph glands.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.5 inch (Ess)

Bl 18 Ganshu**
FUNCTIONS: Soothe the Liver and Gall Bladder, eliminate Damp-Heat, remove stagnation of Qi, brighten the eyes.
INDICATIONS
1. Jaundice. Redness of the eye. Blurring of vision. Night blindness. Chronic and acute hepatitis. Cholecystitis. Eye diseases.
2. Pain in the hypochondriac region. Hematemesis. Stomach diseases.
3. Mental confusion. Seizures.
4. Pain in the back. Intercostal neuralgia.
5. Irregular menstruation.
6. Epistaxis.
7. Neurasthenia.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 19 Danshu**
FUNCTIONS: Eliminate Heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder, pacify Stomach Qi, dispel fullness from the diaphragm.
INDICATIONS
1. Jaundice. Bitter taste in mouth. Hepatitis. Cholecystitis. Round worm in the bile duct . Gastritis. Abdominal distension.
2. Pain in the chest and hypochondriac region. Soreness in chest and ribs. Sciatica.
3. Pulmonary tuberculosis. Tuberculosis of the lymph glands.
4. Afternoon fever.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 20 Pishu**
FUNCTIONS: Regulate Sp Qi, promote transformation and transportation function of Spleen, eliminate Damp- edema, pacify St, nourishes Xue. Harmonizes Ying Qi.
INDICATIONS
1. Indigestion.. Abdominal distension. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Dysentery Gastritis. Ulcers. Prolapsed stomach. Nervous vomiting. Enteritis. Enlargement of Spleen.
2. Jaundice. Hepatitis. Enlargement of liver.
3. Edema.. Urticaria.
3. Pain in the back.
4. Prolapsed uterus.
5. Anemia. Chronic hemorrhagic diseases.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous porcess of the 11th
thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 21 Weishu**
FUNCTIONS: Regulates Stomach Qi, dispel Damp, remove obstruction and stagnation.
INDICATIONS
1. Pain in the hypochondriac and epigastric region. Abdominal distension. Nausea. Vomiting. Borborygmus. Indigestion. Stomache ache. Gastritis. Gastric distension. Prolapsed stomach. Ulcer. Pancreatitis. Enteritis. Anorexia.
2. Insomnia.
3. Hepatitis.
4. Pain along the spine. Pain in the chest.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 12th thoraxic vertebra.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.5 inches (Ess).

Bl 22 Sanjiaoshu**
FUNCTIONS: Regulate the passage of water. Mostly for water movement in lower jiao. Eliminates Dampness.
INDICATIONS
1. Abdominal distension. Borborygmus. Indigestion. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Dysentery. Gastritis. Enteritis. Ascites.
2. Pain and stiffness of the lower back. Low back pain.
3. Nephritis. Urinary retention. Enuresis. Edema.
4. Neurasthenia.
LOCATION: 1.5 lateral to the lower border of the spimous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra.
METHOD: Perp 1-1.5 inches (Ess).

Bl 23 Shenshu**
FUNCTIONS: Regulate Kidney Qi, eliminate Dampness, strengthens lumbar vertebrae, brighten the eyes and clear the ears.
INDICATIONS
1. Seminal emission. Impotence.. Enuresis. Irregular menstruation.. Leukorrhea. Nephritis.
Nephroptosis. Renal colic. Spermatorrhea. Edema.
2. Weakness of the knees. Low back pain. Injury to soft tissues of lower back.
3. Tinnitus.. Deafness.. Alopecia.
3. Sequelae of infantile paralysis.
4. Blurring of vision.
5. Bronchial asthma.
6. Anemia.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd
lumbar vertebra.
METHOD: Perp 0.1-1.5 inches (Ess)

Bl 24 Qihaishu**
FUNCTIONS: Regulates Qi and Xue. Usually used to strengthen back and knees.
INDICATIONS
1. Low back pain. Pain in the lumbar vertebra. Functional uterine bleeding.
2. Irregular menstruation. Functional uterine bleeding.
3. Hemorrhoids.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd
lumbar vertebra.
METHOD: Perp 1-1.5 inches (Ess).

Bl 25 Dachangshu**
FUNCTIONS: Promote the function of the Large Intestine and Stomach, invigorate Jingluo, benefits the lower back and knees. Much used for lower backache.
INDICATIONS
1. Abdominal pain and distention. Borborygmus. Diarrhea. Constipation.. Enteritis. Dysentery.
2. Low back pain.. Low back sprain. Pain in sacroiliac joint.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra, approximately at the level of the upper border of the iliac crest.
METHOD: Perp 1-1.5 inches (Ess).

Bl 26 Guanyuanshu**
FUNCTIONS: Regulates lower Jiao, strengthens lower back and knees, transforms Damp.
INDICATIONS
1. Low back pain..
2. Abdominal distension. Diarrhea. Chronic enteritis.
3. Cystitis. Chronic peritonitis.
4. Diabetes. Anemia.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th lumbar vertebra.
METHOD: Perp 0.7-1 inch (Ess).

Bl 27 Xiaochangshu**
FUNCTIONS: Opens and regulates the Small Intestine, eliminates dampness and cools Heat.
INDICATIONS
1. Lower abdominal pain and distention. Dysentery. Enteritis. Constipation.
2. Enuresis.. Seminal emission. Hematuria. Spermatorrhea. Peritonitis.
3. Low back pain. Pain in the sacroiliac and diseases of the sacroiliac joint.
LOCATION: At the level of the 1st posterior sacral foramen, 1.5 cun lateral to the Du channel.
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess).

Bl 28 Pangguangshu**
FUNCTIONS: Promote the function of the Bl, disperse Qi of the lower jiao, benefits the lower vertebrae.
INDICATIONS
1. Diarrhea.. Constipation..
2. Retention of urine. Enuresis. Diseases of the urogenital system.
3. Pain and stiffness of the lower back. Pain in the lumbosacral region. Sciatica.
4. Diabetes.
LOCATION: At the level of the 2nd posterior sacral foramen, 1.5 cun lateral to the Du Channel, in the depression between the medial border of the posterior superior iliac spine and the sacrum.
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess).

Bl 30 Baihuanshu**
INDICATIONS
1. Pain in the lower back and hip joint. Sciatica. Pain in the lumbosacral region.
2. Seminal emission. Irregular menstruation. Leukorrhea. Endometritis.
3. Hernia. Anal diseases.
4. Sequelae of infantile paralysis.
LOCATION: At the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen, 1.5 cun lateral to the Du Channel.
METHOD: Perp 0.7-1 inch (Ess).

Bl 31 Shangliao**
FUNCTIONS Baliao - 8 Streams Regulates the lower Jiao, strengthens the lower back and legs.
INDICATIONS
1. Irregular menstruation.. Prolapse of uterus. Leukorrhea.. Scanty urine. Inducing labour. Orchitis.
2. Low back pain. Diseases of the lumbosacral joint. Sciatica. Paralysis of leg.
3. Constipation.
4. Sequelae of infantile paralysis.
5. Peritonitis.
LOCATION: In the first posterior sacral foramen, about midway between the posterior superior iliac spine and the Du Channel.
METHOD: Perp 0.7-1 inch (Ess)
(Ess,Sha).

Bl 32 Ciliao**
FUNCTIONS: Regulate the lower jiao, tonify waist and knees, Invigorate Ki Qi, treat nocturnal emission and leucorrhoea. Remove Xue stasis from uterus.
INDICATIONS
1. Low back pain. Muscular atrophy. Motor impairment and Bi syndrome of the lower extremities. Diseases of the lumbosacral joint . Sciatica. Paralysis of the leg.
2. Irregular menstruation.. Inducing labor. Leukorrhea. Orchitis.
3. Hernia. Peritonitis.
4. Sequelae of infantile paralysis.
LOCATION: In the 2nd posterior sacral foramen, about midway batween the lower border of the posterior superior iliac spine and the Du Channel.
METHOD Perp 0.7 - 1 inch (Ess).

Bl 31 Shangliao, Bl 32 Ciliao, Bl 33 Zhongliao Bl 34 Xialiao 8 Streams
FUNCTIONS: Regulates the lower Jiao, strengthens the lower back and legs.

Bl 36 (Bl 50) Chengfu**
INDICATIONS
1. Pain in the lumbar, sacral, gluteal and femoral regions (Ess), low back pain (Sha), sciatica (Sha), paralysis of lower extremity (Sha)
2. Hemorrhoids (Ess,Sha), constipation (Sha)
3. Retention of urine (Sha)
LOCATION: In the middle of the transverse gluteal fold. Locate the point in prone
position.
METHOD Perp 0.7 -1.5 inches (Ess).

Bl 37 Yinmen**
FUNCTIONS: Regulate circulation of Qi and Xue in Jingluo, for disorders of waist and lower limbs.
INDICATIONS
1. Pain in the lower back.. Pain in the thigh. Herniated disc. Sciatica. Occipital headache. Paralysis of leg. Paralysis.
LOCATION: 6 cun below Chengfu- UB 36, on the line joining Chengfu- UB 36 and Weizhong-UB 40.
METHOD: Perp 0.7 - 1.5 inches (Ess)

Bl 39 (Bl 53) Weiyang **
FUNCTIONS: Adjust lower jiao transformation of water. Benefits Bl. Lower He point of Sanjiao.
INDICATIONS
1. Pain and stiffness of the lower back..Cramp of the leg and foot. Spasm of the gastrocnemius muscle.
2 . Dysuria. Nephritis. Cystitis. Chyluria- Presence of fat globules in the urine
3. Lower abdominal distension .
LOCATION: Lateral to Weizhong UB 40, on the medial border of the tendon of biceps
femoris muscle.
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess).
(Ess,Sha).

Bl 40 (Bl 54) Weizhong**
FUNCTIONS: Relax tendons, clears Jingluo, strengthen lower back and knees, clear Heat from Xue. Dispels Summer-Heat (bled). Abdominal pain, vomiting diarrhoea. Acute lumbago.
INDICATIONS
1. Low back pain.. Motor impairment of the hip joint. contractrue of the tendons in the popliteal fossa. Muscular atrophy. Motor impairment and pain of the lower extremities. Hemiplegia. Sciatica. Arthritis of the knee. Paralysis of leg . Spasm of the gastrocnemius muscle.
2. Abdominal pain. Vomiting and diarrhea. Acute gastroenteritis.
3. Heat exhaustion.
LOCATION: Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa, between the
tendons of bicepts femoris and semitendinosus. Locate the point in prone
position of with flexed knee.
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1.5 inches, or prick with three edged needle to cause bleeding (Ess).

Bl 43 (Bl38) Gaohuangshu **
FUNCTIONS Regulates the Lu Qi and strengthens Xu conditions.
INDICATIONS
1. Pulmonary tuberculosis.. Cough. Hemoptysis. Bronchitis. Pleurisy.
2. Poor memory. Neurasthenia.
3. Night sweating. General weakness caused by prolonged illness.
4. Indigestion.
5. Seminal emission.
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th
thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch towards the scapula (Ess).

Bl 52 (Bl47) Zhishi**
INDICATIONS
1. Seminal emission. Impotence.. Dysuria..Nephritis. Spermatorrhea. Prostatitis.
2. Pain and stiffness of the lower back (Ess,Sha), paralysis of lower limb.
3. Edema.. Eczema of the scrotum.
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd
lumbar vertebra.
METHOD: Perp 0.7-1 inch (Ess)

Bl 54 (Bl49) Zhibian **
FUNCTIONS: Invigorate the channels and remove clear Jingluo, treat lumbago and pain in lower extremities. Much used for pain in buttocks and sciatica.
INDICATIONS
1. Pain in the lumbosacral region. Muscular atrophy. Motor impairment and pain of the lower extremities. Sciatica. Strained muscles of the buttocks. Paralysis of the lower limbs.
2. Hemorrhoids. Diseases of anus.
3. Diseases of the reproductive organs.
LOCATION: Directly below Baohuang (UB 53), 3 cun lateral to Du Channel, about 4
finger breadths lateral to the hiatus of the sacrum.
METHOD: Perp 1-1.5 inches (Ess)
(Ess,Sha).

Bl 57 Chengshan**
FUNCTIONS Relax tendons, clears Jingluo, promote function of treat hemorrhoids. Regulates Qi in the Fu.
INDICATIONS
GIT Hemorrhoids (Ess), constipation (Ess), prolapsed anus (Sha)
PAIN/LOM Low back pain (Ess,Sha), spasm of the gastrocnemius muscle (Ess,Sha),
leg pain (Sha), sciatica (Sha), paralysis of leg (Sha)
LOC Directly below the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle, on the line
connecting Weizhong (UB 40) and tendo calcaneus, about 8 cun below Weizhong
(UB 40).
METHOD Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess).

Bl 58 Feiyang **
FUNCTIONS: Used for sciatica when pain is on side of leg. Also hemorrhoids.
INDICATIONS
1. Headache. Lumbago. Weakness of the leg. Rheumatiod arthritis . Pain of the lower back and leg.
2. Nasal obstruction. Epistaxis.
2. Seizures.
3. Hemorrhoids.
4. Blurring of vision.
5. Cystitis. Beriberi. )
LOCATION: 7 cun directly above Kunlun (UB 60), on the posterior border of fibula, about 1 cun inferior and lateral to Chengshan (UB 57).
METHOD: Perp 0.7-1 inch (Ess).

Bl 60 Kunlun**
FUNCTIONS: Eliminate Wind, clear Jingluo, relax tendons, strenghen lower back- Chronic lumbago.
INDICATIONS
1. Headache.. Neck rigidity.. Spasm and pain of the shoulder and arm. Backache. Pain in the heel. Low back pain.
Sciatica. Paralysis of lower limb. Diseases of the ankle joint and surrounding soft tissues.
2. Seizures in children.
3. Blurring of vision.
4. Diffcult labour.
5. Epistaxis.
6. Goiter.
LOCATION: In the depression between the external malleolus and tendocalcaneus.
METHOD: Perp 0.5 inch (Ess).
CONTRA: Acupuncture is contraindicated during pregnancy (Ess).

Bl 62 Shenmai**
FUNCTIONS: Clear the spirit, relax tendons/muscles, invigorate channels, clear Yang Qiao mai. Mental disorders, epilepsy (attack during daytime).
INDICATIONS
1. Headache.. Lower backache.. Aching/pain of the legs.. Meningitis. Arthritis of the ankle.
2. Seizures.. Mental confusion. Dizziness. Psychosis.
3. Insomnia. Meniere's disease.
LOCATION: In the depression directly below the external malleolus.
METHOD: Perp 0.3 inch (Ess)

Bl 64 Jinggu**
FUNCTIONS: Disperses Wind, calms the Spirit.
INDICATIONS
1. Headache.. Neck rigidity. Pain in the lower back and legs..
2. Seizures.. Meningitis.
3. Myocarditis.
LOCATION: On the lateral side of the dorsum of foot, below the tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin
METHOD: Perp 0.3 - 0.5 inch (Ess)

Bl 67 Zhiyin**
FUNCTIONS: Clear the mind, brighten the eyes, change malposition of foetus, help delivery.
INDICATIONS
1. Difficult labour.. Malposition of fetus.
2. Headache..
3. Nasal obstruction. Epistaxis.
4 . Stroke.
5 . Ophthalmalgia
6. Feverish sensation in sole.
LOCATION: On the lateral side of the small toe, about .1 cun pasterior to the corner of the nail.
METHOD: Obliquely 0.1 inch (Ess).

Secondary Points

Bl 3 Meichong*
INDICATIONS
1. Vertigo.. Epilepsy..
2. Headache..
3. Occluded nose.
LOCATION: Directly above the medial extremity of the eyebrow, .5 cun within the
anterior hairline, between Shenting Du 24 and Quchai UB 4.
METHOD: Puncture 0.3- 0.5 inch gorizontally along the skin with the needle directed upward (Ess)

Bl 4 Quchai*
INDICATIONS
1. Nasal obstruction.. Epistaxis..
2. Blurring of vision. Opthalmalgia. Eye diseases.
3. Frontal headache. Headache.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun lateral to Shenting Du 24, at the junction of the medial third and lateral two thirds of the distance from Shenting- Du 24 to Touwei- St 8.
METHOD Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed upward (Ess).

Bl 5 Wuchu*
INDICATIONS
1. Headache..
2. Epilepsy.. Vertigo. Blurring of vision.
3. Rhinitis.
LOCATION: Directly above Quchai- UB 4, 1 cun inside the anterior hairline.
METHOD: Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin (Ess).

Bl 6 Chengguang*
INDICATIONS
1. Headache..
2. Vertigo. Blurring of vision. Pannus.
3. Nasal obstruction. Common cold. Rhinitis.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun posterior to Wuchu UB 5, 1.5 cun lateral to the Du Channel.
METHOD: Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin (Ess).
(Ess,Sha).

Bl 9 Yuzhen*
INDICATIONS
1. Headache..
2. Vertigo.
3. Opthalmalgia. Myopia.
4. Nasal obstruction.
LOCATION: 1.3 cun lateral to Naohu- Du 17, on the lateral side of the superior border of the external occipital protuberance.
METHOD: Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin with the needle directed downward.

Bl 8 Luoque*
INDICATIONS
1. Dizziness. Mental confusion. Vertigo.
2. Tinnitus. Rhinitis.
3. Vomiting.
4. Facial paralysis.
5. Goiter.
LOCATION: 1.5 cun posterior to Tongtian UB 7, 1.5 cun lateral to the Du Channel.
METHOD Puncture 0.3-0.5 inch horizontally along the skin (Ess).
(Ess,Sha).

Bl 29 Zhonglushu*
INDICATIONS
FUNCTIONS: Mostly for backache and the lower jiao.
INDICATIONS
1. Pain and stiffness of lower back. Lumbosacral pain. Sciatica.
2. Dysentery. Hernia. Enteritis.
LOCATION: At the level of the 3rd posterior sacral foramen, 1.5 cun lateral to the Du Channel.
METHOD: Perp 0.7-1 inch (Ess).

Bl 35 Huiyang*
INDICATIONS
1. Leukorrhea.. Impotence..
2. Hemorrhoids.. Diarrhea.. Dysentery. Hemafecia.
3. Pain in lower back during menstruation.
LOCATION: On either side of the tip of the coccyx, 0.5 cun lateral to the Du Channel.
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess).

Bl 38 Fuxi (Bl 52)*
INDICATIONS
1. Numbness of the gluteal and femoral region (Ess), contracture of the tendons in the popliteal fossa (Ess), paralysis along lateral aspect of lower extremities.
2. Acute gastroenteritis. Constipation.
3. Cystitis.
LOCATION: 1 cun above Weiyang UB 39, on the medial side of the tendon of biceps femoris muscle. The point is located with the knee slightly flexed.
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess).

Bl 41 (Bl 36) Fufen*
INDICAITONS
1. Stiffness and pain of the shoulder, back, and neck.. Numbness of the elbow and arm..
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd thoracic verebra, about 4 finger breadths lateral to the midline of the vertebral column.
METHOD: Puncture obliquely downward 0.3-0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 44 (Bl39) Shentang*
INDICATIONS
1. Asthma.. Cough. Bronchitis.
2. Pain and stiffness of the back (Ess), intercostal neuralgia (Sha)
3. Heart disease.
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Puncture obliquely .5 inch (Ess).

Bl 45 (Bl 40) Yixi*
INDICATIONS
1. Pain in the shoulder and back. Intercostal neuralgia. Hiccoughs.
2. Cough. Asthma..
3. Pericarditis.
4. Malaria.
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Obliquely downward 0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl42- (Bl 37) Pohu*
INDICATIONS
1. Pulmonary tuberculosis.. Cough. Asthma.. Bronchitis. Pleurisy. Atelectasis.
2. Neck rigidity. Pain in the shoulders and back.
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra.
METHOD Puncture obliquely downward 0.3-0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 46- Geguan (Bl 41)*
INDICATIONS
1. Difficulty in swallowing. Vomiting. Belching. Spasms of the esophagus. Gastric hemorrhage.
2. Pain and stiffness of the back. Intercostal neuralgia.
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra, approximately at the level of the inferior angle of the scapula.
METHOD: Puncture obliquely downward 0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 47 Hunmen (Bl 42)*
INDICATIONS
1. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Stomach ache.
2. Pain in the chest, back and hypochondriac region.
3. Diseases of Liver and Gall Bladder.
4. Pleurisy.
5. Neurasthenia.
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Puncture obliquely downward 0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 48- Yanggang (Bl 43)*
INDICATIONS
1. Borborygmus. Abdominal pain. Gastritis.
2. Jaundice. Hepatitis. Choecystitis.
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 10th vertebra.
METHOD: Puncture obliquely downward .5 inch (Ess).

Bl 49- Yishe (Bl 44)*
INDICATIONS
1. Abdominal distension. Borborygmus. Diarrhea. Vomiting. Difficulty in swallowing. Gastritis.
2. Hepatitis. Cholecystitis.
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Puncture obliquely downward 0.5 inch (Ess)

Bl 50 Weicong (Bl 45)*
INDICATIONS:
1. Abdominal distension. Pain in the epigastric region. Stomache-ache. Gastritis. Abdominal pain.
2. Pain in the back..
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the process of the 12th thoracic vertebra.
METHOD: Puncture obliquely downward 0.5 inch. .

Bl 51- Huangmen (Bl 46)*
INDICATIONS
1. Pain in the epigastric region. Abdominal mass. Constipation. Pain in the upper abdomen.
2. Low back pain. Paralysis of lower limb.
3. Mastitis.
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra.
METHOD: Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess)
(Ess,Sha).

Bl 53- Baohuang (Bl 48)*
INDICATIONS
1. Borborygmus.. Abdominal distension. Abdominal pain.
2. Pain in the lower back.. Sciatica.
3. Retention of urine.
LOCATION: 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd sacral vertebra, level with Ciliao (UB 32).
METHOD: Perp 0.7-1.3 inches (Ess).

Bl 55- Heyang*
INDICATIONS
1. Backache. Aching, numbness and paralysis of the lower extremities. Soreness from lower back to knee.
2. Abnormal uterine bleeding.
LOCATION: 2 cun directly below Weizhong (UB40), between the medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius, on the line joining Weizhong (UB40) and Chengshan
UB 57).
METHOD: Perp 0.7-1 inch (Ess)

Bl 56 Changjin*
INDICATIONS
1. Pain in the leg (Ess), acute lower back pain (Ess), low back pain. Headache. Pain in calf. Paralysis of lower limb.
2. Hemorrhoids..
LOCATION: Midway beteen Heyang (UB 55) and Changshan (UB 57), in the centre of the
belly of the gastrocnemius.
METHOD Perp 0.5 - 1.5 inches (Ess).

Bl 59 Fuyang*
INDICATIONS
1. Heavy feeling in the head. Headache.. Low back pain..
2. Redness and swelling of the external malleolus. Paralysis of the lower extremities. Paralysis of lower limb. Inflammation of ankle joint.
LOCATION: 3 cun directly above Kunlun- UB 60.
METHOD Perp 0.5-1 inch (Ess)

Bl 61 Pushen*
1. Muscular atrophy and weakness of the lower extremities. Pain in the heel. Low back pain. Pain in the ankle and foot. Paralysis of leg.
2. Beriberi.
LOCATION: Posterior and inferior to the external malleolus, directly below Kunlun (UB 60), in the depression of the calcaneum at the junction of the red and white skin.
METHOD: Perp 0.3-0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 63 Jinmen*
INDICATIONS
1. Epilepsy. Infantile convulsion.. Eeizures.
2. Lower Back pain.. Pain in the external malleolus. Motor impairment of legs. pain of the lower extremities. Pain of bottom of foot. Pain in legs.
LOCATION: Anterior and inferior to Shenmai (UB 62), in the depression lateral to the cuboid bone.
METHOD: Perp 0.5 inch (Ess).

Bl 65 Shugu*
INDICATIONS
1. Headache.. neck rigidity.. Back ache. Pain in the posterior aspect of the lower extremities.
2. Mental confusion. Seizures. Mental illness.
3. Blurring of vision .
4. Malaria.
5. Pannus.
LOCATION: On the lateral side of the dorsum of foot, posterior and inferior to the
head of the 5th metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.
METHOD: Perp 0.3 inch (Ess).

Bl 66 Foot Tonggu*
INDICATIONS
1. Headache.. Neck rigidity.
2. Epistaxis..
3. Vertigo. Mental illness. Blurring of vision.
4. Asthma.
LOCATION: In the depression anterior and inferior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal
joint.
METHOD: Perp 0.2 inch (Ess).

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