BL52 (Zhishi, “Will Chamber”) 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 2nd lumbar vertebra (L2). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL23. It tonifies the kidneys, strengthens the back, benefits essence.
On the back, 3 cun lateral to the posterior midline, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra (L2). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL23.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: pneumothorax.
Tonifies the kidneys, strengthens the back, benefits essence.
Impotence, seminal emission, enuresis, irregular menstruation, low back pain, weakness of the knee.
Zhishi, 'Will Chamber,' is a crucial point for tonifying the Kidneys and strengthening the back, reflecting its proximity to the Kidney's Back-Shu point (BL23). It is primarily used for Kidney deficiency syndromes, manifesting as lower back pain, knee weakness, impotence, and seminal emission. It also benefits essence and can help stabilize the 'Will' (Zhi) aspect of the Kidneys. It is frequently paired with BL23 (Shenshu) for powerful Kidney tonification.
BL52 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL52 (Zhishi) 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 2nd lumbar vertebra (L2). This point is located 1.5 cun lateral to BL23.
BL52 tonifies the kidneys, strengthens the back, benefits essence. Common clinical indications include impotence, seminal emission, enuresis, irregular menstruation, low back pain, weakness of the knee.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.8-1.2 cun. Caution: pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
BL52 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).