BL53 (Baohuang, “Baohuang”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the lower back, level with the space below the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra (S2), 3 cun lateral to the midline. It regulates the Bladder, clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao, strengthens the lumbar spine and legs.
On the lower back, level with the space below the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra (S2), 3 cun lateral to the midline.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun.
Regulates the Bladder, clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao, strengthens the lumbar spine and legs..
Abdominal fullness, abdominal pain, abdominal hardness and masses, constipation, difficult urination, lumbar pain, lumbar pain with inability to bend or extend, lumbar pain with stiffness, pain radiating to the genitals, pain in the lower abdomen, pain in the sacrum, prolapse of the rectum, urinary retention, urinary urgency, urinary incontinence, borborygmus, diarrhea, edema, genital pain, hernia, leg weakness, sciatica, stiffness and pain of the lumbar spine, swelling of the genitals..
Baohuang is a key local point for disorders of the sacrum and lumbar spine, particularly for pain, stiffness, and sciatica. As the outer line point corresponding to the Bladder's Back-Shu point, it strongly influences the Bladder organ, making it effective for a wide range of urinary issues like retention, incontinence, and painful urination. It is also used for digestive problems such as abdominal distention, constipation, and borborygmus, reflecting the Bladder channel's connection to the Lower Jiao.
BL53 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL53 (Baohuang) is located on the lower back, level with the space below the spinous process of the second sacral vertebra (S2), 3 cun lateral to the midline.
BL53 regulates the Bladder, clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao, strengthens the lumbar spine and legs. Common clinical indications include abdominal fullness, abdominal pain, abdominal hardness and masses, constipation, difficult urination, lumbar pain, lumbar pain with inability to bend or extend, lumbar pain with stiffness, pain radiating to the genitals, pain in the lower abdomen, pain in the sacrum, prolapse of the rectum, urinary retention, urinary urgency, urinary incontinence, borborygmus, diarrhea, edema, genital pain, hernia, leg weakness, sciatica, stiffness and pain of the lumbar spine, swelling of the genitals.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun.
BL53 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).