BL/UB 28 (Pangguangshu)
Meaning:
Pangguang, the bladder; shu, acupuncture point. This point is at the place where the Qi of Bladder is infused into the back.
Location:
The point is at 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra.
Action:
Regulates the function of the bladder.
Uses:
Diseases of the urinary bladder, [...]
BL/UB 26 (Guanyuanshu)
Meaning:
Guanyuan, gates of origin; shu, acupuncture points.
Location:
The point is at 1.5 cun lateral to the Du Meridian, at the same level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra.
Action:
Benefits the lower back.
Uses:
Abdominal distension, diarrhea, enuresis, sciatica, frequent urination, low back pain.
Acupuncture Manipulation Method:
Puncture perpendicularly for 0.8-1.2 cun.
BL/UB [...]
BL/UB 24 (Qihaishu)
Meaning:
Qihai, sea of qi; shu, acupuncture point.
Location:
The point is 1.5 cun lateral to the Du Meridian, at the same level of the lower border of the spinous process of the third lumbar vertebra.
Action:
Regulates the circulation of Qi and blood.
Uses:
Abdominal distension, borborygmus, low back pain, hemorrhoids, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrheal, menstruation pain.
Acupuncture Manipulation Method:
Puncture perpendicularly [...]
