BL53 (Baohuang, “Bladder Huang”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the sacrum, 3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest, at the level of the 2nd sacral foramen. It regulates the lower jiao and benefits urination.
On the sacrum, 3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest, at the level of the 2nd sacral foramen.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0-1.5 cun. Caution for sacral nerves.
Regulates the lower jiao and benefits urination.
Urinary retention, enuresis, abdominal distention, back pain.
BL53 is primarily used to regulate the lower jiao and benefit urination, making it effective for urinary disorders such as difficult urination, enuresis, and urinary retention. It also addresses pain and stiffness in the lumbar and sacral regions, often associated with dampness. This point is particularly useful for chronic lower back pain radiating to the sacrum, especially when dampness is a factor.
BL53 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL53 (Baohuang) is located on the sacrum, 3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest, at the level of the 2nd sacral foramen.
BL53 regulates the lower jiao and benefits urination. Common clinical indications include urinary retention, enuresis, abdominal distention, back pain.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0-1.5 cun. Caution for sacral nerves.
BL53 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).