Shenshu

Shenshu(BL23,肾俞) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Meaning

Shen, kidney; shu, point.
This point is where the Qi of kidney is infused into the back.

Location

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2th lumbar vertebra.

Indication

Method

Perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.

Remarks

Back-Shu Point of the Kidney. Avoid deep insertion.


Shenshu