BL26 - Guanyuanshu (Urinary Bladder Point 26)
Point features
Where is it located
BL26 is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5), in the lumbosacral region.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Strengthens the lumbar region
- Regulates the lower abdomen and pelvis
- Relieves gynecological and urogenital pain
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Low back pain
- Sacral pain
- Menstrual disorders and pelvic pain
- Urinary difficulty
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL26, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
'Guanyuanshu' means 'Shu of the Original Gate', reflecting its action on the Qi of the Lower Jiao. It is commonly used to treat infertility, dysmenorrhea, and lumbago from Jing deficiency.
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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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