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).
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Regulates the San Jiao and harmonizes the Middle Burner
- Tonifies the Kidneys and supports fluid transformation
- Relieves lumbar and abdominal pain
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Bloating
- Abdominal distension
- Diarrhea
- Urinary dysfunctions
- Low back pain related to digestive or metabolic disorders
- Further information available in the app
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.
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