BL48 (Yanggang, “Yanggang”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the back, 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10), level with BL19 Danshu. It clears Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, regulates the intestines, and alleviates pain.
On the back, 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10), level with BL19 Danshu.
Oblique insertion medially, 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Caution: Deep perpendicular or oblique lateral insertion carries a risk of pneumothorax.
Clears Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, regulates the intestines, and alleviates pain..
Abdominal fullness and distention, borborygmus, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loose stools, reddish and difficult urination, body heat, yellow eyes, jaundice, poor appetite, lassitude, indigestion..
Yanggang is a key point for treating Damp-Heat affecting the Liver and Gallbladder system. It is particularly effective for digestive disorders presenting with abdominal distention, borborygmus, and diarrhea, especially when accompanied by signs of jaundice like yellow eyes. Its actions on the intestines also make it useful for regulating bowel movements and addressing urinary difficulty with heat signs.
BL48 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL48 (Yanggang) is located on the back, 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10), level with BL19 Danshu.
BL48 clears Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, regulates the intestines, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include abdominal fullness and distention, borborygmus, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loose stools, reddish and difficult urination, body heat, yellow eyes, jaundice, poor appetite, lassitude, indigestion.
Oblique insertion medially, 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Caution: Deep perpendicular or oblique lateral insertion carries a risk of pneumothorax.
BL48 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).