BL50 (Weicang, “Stomach Granary”) 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 1st lumbar vertebra (L1). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL22. It harmonizes the middle jiao, alleviates pain, regulates qi.
On the back, 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra (L1). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL22.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: pneumothorax.
Harmonizes the middle jiao, alleviates pain, regulates qi.
Abdominal distention, epigastric pain, vomiting, back pain.
Weicang, 'Stomach Granary,' is a significant point for harmonizing the middle jiao, particularly focusing on the Stomach. It is primarily used to alleviate pain and regulate qi in the epigastric and abdominal regions, making it effective for stomachache, indigestion, and abdominal distention. Its action helps to restore the proper descending function of Stomach qi. It can be combined with BL21 (Weishu) for comprehensive Stomach regulation.
BL50 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL50 (Weicang) 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 1st lumbar vertebra (L1). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL22.
BL50 harmonizes the middle jiao, alleviates pain, regulates qi. Common clinical indications include abdominal distention, epigastric pain, vomiting, back pain.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
BL50 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).