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Alternate names: BL-43

Channel: BL, foot greater yáng (tài yáng) bladder channel

Modern location: An acupoint located on the back, level with the inferior border of the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra, 3 cùn lateral to the midline.

Classical location: In the depression three cùn either side of the spine, below the tenth vertebra. The point is found in straight sitting posture with shoulders spread. From The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (针灸大成 zhēn jiǔ dà chéng)

Local anatomy: Posterior branches of the intercostal artery and vein. Lateral branches of the posterior rami of the 8th and 9th thoracic nerves.

Action: Clears the gallbladder and stomach; transforms damp-heat.

Modern indications: Rumbling intestines; abdominal pain; diarrhea; jaundice; dispersion-thirst.

Classical indications: Inability to get food and drink down; abdominal fullness and vacuity distension; irregular defecation.

Needle stimulus: Needling: 0.5 cùn downward oblique insertion. Moxa: 3‒7 cones; pole 5‒10 min.

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