BL17 - Geshu (Urinary Bladder Point 17)
Point features
Where is it located
BL17 is located 1.5 cun laterally from the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7), at the level of the central dorsal region.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Hui point of Blood: regulates and tonifies the Blood
- Removes stagnation and cools Heat in the Blood
- Nourishes the Heart and calms the Shen
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Anemia
- Hemorrhagic disorders
- Chest pain and tightness
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL17, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
'Geshu' is considered one of the most versatile and powerful points in TCM, often used in combination with SP10 (Xuehai) in treatments for blood disharmonies and chronic stagnation conditions.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
- Complete functions and therapeutic indications
- Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
- Complete pathway of the meridian of Urinary Bladder
- Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
- Associated pathology sheets
- Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin
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