Bladder 21

UB 21 / Wei shu / Stomach Shu

POINT LOCATION

1.5 cun lateral to the GV meridian, level with T12.

 

Associations

• Stomach Back Shu

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

• Epigastric pain and distention
• Indigestion
• Anorexia
• Hypochondria pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Borborygmus
• Diarrhea
• Jaundice

 

TCM ACTIONS

• Regulates the Stomach

• Transforms Dampness

• Harmonizes the Middle Jiao

• Descends Qi

 

TCM Patterns Treated

• Stomach Food Stagnation
• Stomach Qi Deficiency
• Stomach Rebellious Qi

Cautions

• Pneumothorax warning