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Intestine QIHAISHU BL-24 Bladder Sea of Qi Shu Kidney LOCATION Pericardium

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COMMENTARY

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous Sanjiao process of the third lumbar vertebra (L3). Gall Bladder

Despite its evocative name Sea of Qi Shu, Qihaishu BL-24 is credited with no tonifying or qi regulating properties, and in clinical practice is mostly used (especially when tender) in the treatment of lumbar pain.
COMBINATIONS

Liver
Qihaishu BL-24 Conception

Lumbar pain: Qihaishu BL-24, Shenshu BL-23 and Zhonglushu BL-29 (Supplementing Life).
lower border of L3

Governing Extra Points

1.5 cun

LOCATION NOTE

Locate at the visible highest point of the paraspinal muscles.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.

ACTIONS

Strengthens the lumbar region and legs Regulates the lower jiao
INDICATIONS

Lumbar pain and stiffness, painful obstruction and pain of the lower limb, atrophy disorder. Dysmenorrhoea, irregular menstruation, leucorrhoea. Haemorrhoids, bleeding haemorrhoids, diarrhoea, diarrhoea containing blood, abdominal pain.