BL49 (Yishe, “Thought Abode”) 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 12th thoracic vertebra (T12). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL21. It harmonizes the middle jiao, strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness.
On the back, 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 12th thoracic vertebra (T12). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL21.
Oblique insertion 0.5-0.7 cun. Caution: pneumothorax.
Harmonizes the middle jiao, strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness.
Abdominal distention, borborygmus, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain.
Yishe, 'Thought Abode,' is closely associated with the Spleen and its function of transformation and transportation. It is primarily used to harmonize the middle jiao, strengthen the Spleen, and resolve dampness, making it valuable for digestive disorders like abdominal distention, poor appetite, and loose stools. It can also address issues related to overthinking or worry affecting the Spleen. It is often paired with BL20 (Pishu) for robust Spleen tonification.
BL49 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL49 (Yishe) 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 12th thoracic vertebra (T12). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL21.
BL49 harmonizes the middle jiao, strengthens the spleen, resolves dampness. Common clinical indications include abdominal distention, borborygmus, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain.
Oblique insertion 0.5-0.7 cun. Caution: pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
BL49 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).