BL46 (Geguan, “Diaphragm Gate”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the back, 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra (T9). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL18. It regulates qi, harmonizes the diaphragm, alleviates pain.
On the back, 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra (T9). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL18.
Oblique insertion 0.5-0.7 cun. Caution: pneumothorax.
Regulates qi, harmonizes the diaphragm, alleviates pain.
Hiccup, belching, vomiting, stiffness and pain of the back.
Geguan, or 'Diaphragm Gate,' is a significant point for harmonizing the diaphragm and regulating qi flow in the chest and upper abdomen. It is particularly effective for conditions involving stagnation of qi in the diaphragm, such as hiccup, belching, and a sensation of fullness or pain beneath the ribs. It can be used to alleviate pain in the hypochondriac region and is sometimes combined with PC6 (Neiguan) for nausea and vomiting.
BL46 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL46 (Geguan) is located on the back, 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra (T9). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL18.
BL46 regulates qi, harmonizes the diaphragm, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include hiccup, belching, vomiting, stiffness and pain of the back.
Oblique insertion 0.5-0.7 cun. Caution: pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
BL46 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).