Sanjiaoshu (Triple Burner Shu) BL22
Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | BL22 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang) |
| Location | In the lumbar region, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra |
Traditionally recorded associations
borborygmusabdominal distensionindigestionvomitingdiarrheadysenteryedemalumbar stiffnesslow back pain
Traditional application notes
| Technique | knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3-5 minutes |
| Direction | from top to bottom |
| Force | moderately heavy |
| Tips | Press and knead or push and press with the palm root along both sides of the spine from top to bottom; Can be combined with forward bending and backward extension movements of the lower back; Can be combined with hot compress on the lower back for better effect |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Moxibustion on the lower back can be performed together with Mingmen (GV4) and Shenshu (BL23); The degree is based on a warm, penetrating sensation in the lower back |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov