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BL24

Qihaishu
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Qihaishu(BL24,气海俞) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Taiyang Bladder Meridian of Foot.

Location

1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd lumber vertebra(L3).

Indication

  • ①Borborygmus;
  • ②abdominal distension, dysmenorrhea;
  • ③lower back pain.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.