Bladder 53

UB 53 / Bao huang / Bladder Diaphragm

POINT LOCATION

3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest, at the level of the 2nd sacral posterior foramen.

 

Associations

• Outer Shu of the Bladder

 

INDICATIONS / CONDITIONS TREATED

• Lower back pain/stiffness
• Sciatica
• Urinary retention
• Abdominal distention
• Borborygmus

 

TCM ACTIONS

• Regulates Lower Jiao
• Benefits urination
• Opens Channel
• Alleviates pain