BL49 - Yishe (Urinary Bladder Point 49)
Point features
Where is it located
BL49 is located 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11), in line with BL20 (Spleen Shu point).
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Tonifies the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Supports Yi's mental activity (thought, memory, concentration)
- Transforms Dampness and regulates digestion
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Lack of appetite
- Slow digestion
- Difficulty concentrating and mental fatigue
- Abdominal edema and post-meal heaviness
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL49, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Yishe, 'Dwelling of Yi', is a key psycho-energetic point of the Spleen. It is used to treat mental emptiness, cognitive difficulties, and Qi deficiency with internal Dampness affecting clarity and memory.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
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