BL51 - Huangmen (Urinary Bladder Point 51)

Point features

Where is it located

BL51 is located 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra (L1), in line with BL22 (San Jiao Shu point).

Functions

• Regulates the San Jiao and harmonizes the Middle Burner
• Tonifies the Kidneys and supports fluid transformation
• Relieves lumbar and abdominal pain

What is it for

• Bloating
• Abdominal distension
• Diarrhea
• Urinary dysfunctions
• Low back pain related to digestive or metabolic disorders

📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL51, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Huangmen is an auxiliary point for fluid metabolism regulation, often used in synergy with BL22 and CV5. It is indicated in cases of Damp-Heat stagnation or San Jiao transformation deficiency.

Available on the AcupointsMap app:

• 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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