BL34 - Xialiao (Urinary Bladder Point 34)
Point features
Where is it located
BL34 is located in the fourth sacral foramen (S4), in the lower depression of the posterior sacral crest, bilaterally to the midline.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Regulates the intestines and bladder
- Tones the lower abdomen and uterus
- Relieves lumbosacral and pelvic pain
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Urinary difficulties
- Incontinence
- Dysmenorrhea
- Infertility
- Sacral pain and pelvic stiffness
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL34, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Xialiao, the last of the four sacral points, plays a crucial role in regulating Jing (Essence) and is often used in gynecological conditions, fertility disorders, and postpartum rehabilitation.
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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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