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BL 31

Shangliao

shàng liáo ( 上髎 )

Upper Bone Hole, Upper Crevice

Foot Taiyang - BL Channel

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Location

On the sacrum, at the midpoint between the posterosuperior iliac spine and the posterior midline, in the 1st posterior sacral foramen.

Indications

Dysuria, prolapse of the uterus, constipation
Irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, prolapse of the uterus
Low back pain

Applications

Regulates the lower jiao
Regulates menstruation, stops leukorrhea
Benefits the lumbar region and legs

Balance Method:

Foot Taiyang - BL Channel

System 1:

Hand Taiyang - SI Channel

System 2:

Hand Taiyin - LU Channel

System 3:

Foot Shaoyin - KI Channel

System 4:

Hand Taiyin - LU Channel

System 5:

Hand Taiyang - SI Channel

Techniques

Needle perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.