BL32 (Cì Liáo, “Second Crevice”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. BL32 is located in the second posterior sacral foramen, medial to the posterior superior iliac spine. It regulates menstruation, alleviates pain, and benefits the genitourinary system.
BL32 is located in the second posterior sacral foramen, medial to the posterior superior iliac spine.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun. Exercise caution to avoid deep insertion, especially in thin patients.
Regulates menstruation, alleviates pain, and benefits the genitourinary system.
Dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, lower back pain, sciatica, impotence.
One of the 'Eight Liao' points, BL32 is renowned for its powerful action on regulating menstruation, alleviating pain, and benefiting the genitourinary system. It is a primary point for dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, infertility, and various gynecological disorders. It is also highly effective for sciatica, lower back pain, and conditions of the sacrum and hips, often used with electroacupuncture for pelvic pain and urinary incontinence.
BL32 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL32 is located in the second posterior sacral foramen, medial to the posterior superior iliac spine.
BL32 regulates menstruation, alleviates pain, and benefits the genitourinary system. Common clinical indications include dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, leucorrhea, lower back pain, sciatica, impotence.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun. Exercise caution to avoid deep insertion, especially in thin patients. Caution: ⚠ Pregnancy: avoid — may stimulate uterine contraction (miscarriage / early-labour risk). ⚠ Reduce depth in thin patients — avoid deep perpendicular insertion.
BL32 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).