BL43 - Gaohuangshu (Urinary Bladder Point 43)
Point features
Where is it located
BL43 is located 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the fourth thoracic vertebra (T4), in line with BL14 (Pericardium Shu point).
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Deeply tonifies the Heart, Lungs, Kidneys, Spleen, and Stomach
- Nourishes Yin and Blood, strengthens Qi
- Calms the Shen and stabilizes the Essence
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Chronic fatigue
- Spontaneous sweating
- Tuberculosis
- Shortness of breath
- Dry cough
- Palpitations, insomnia, deep anxiety
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL43, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Gaohuangshu is considered one of the most tonifying points of the entire energy system, especially effective in cases of chronic deficiency, post-illness weakness, and psychosomatic disorders linked to severe Yin or Essence depletion.
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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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