BL24 - Qihaishu (Urinary Bladder Point 24)
Point features
Where is it located
BL24 is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra (L3), in the lower lumbar region.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Strengthens the lumbar region
- Moves Qi and Blood in the lower back
- Supports Kidney function
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Low back pain
- Lumbar stiffness
- Sciatic pain
- Urinary disorders
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL24, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Although not a true Shu point, Qihaishu is strategically used in protocols for chronic low back pain and to restore energy flow in the lumbar area, often combined with BL23 and BL25.
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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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