BL42 - Pohu (Urinary Bladder Point 42)
Point features
Where is it located
BL42 is located 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3), directly in line with BL13 (Lung Shu point).
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Tonifies Lung Qi
- Calms cough and relieves dyspnea
- Nourishes and stabilizes the corporeal soul (Po)
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Persistent cough
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Deep sadness
- Emotional detachment
- Grief
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL42, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Pohu, meaning 'Gate of Po', is a psycho-emotional point connected to the corporeal soul of the Lung. It is used in treatments for separation grief, lack of motivation, melancholy, and disconnection from the physical body.
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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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