Bladder 31   Shang Liao 

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BL 31 - Shang Liao

“Upper Bone Hole” “Upper Bone Seam” (referring to location - one of 8 Seams - Ba Liao)

Perpendicular 0.8-1.2”, or moxa


Meeting Point of BL and GB, General Point for Genital Diseases (both sexes)


* Strengthens the Lower Back and Legs - releases m. Multifidus rotatores causing pain around BL 31 and Sp 14 and BL 35, low back pain, sciatica, diseases of lumbrosacral joint, paralysis of lower limb, sequelae of infantile paralysis tension in groin or inguinal region


* Regulates the Lower Burner - irregular menstruation, prolapse of uterus, hemorrhoids or recovery from hemorrhoids with Kyutoshin moxa, prolapse of anus, leukorrhea, dysuria, menorrhagia, scanty urine, incontinence, constipation, lower abdominal pain, induces labor, peritonitis, orchitis, unable to become pregnant, red and white vaginal discharge, impotence, seminal emission, gonorrhea

* Clears Obstructions in the Channels - Cold Hara (with Kyutoshin moxa) for [fertility problems, cold and achy back, cold feet, stiff shoulder, prostate problems and menopause], epistaxis, raises white blood count (needle downwards with Bl 32 and 34 for 2 minutes stimulation), cerebralvascular accident, concussion, snake bite, postmenopausal women with declining eyesight and headaches (with Kyutoshin moxa)

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