Bladder 46, or Urinary Bladder 46, Abbreviated as BL 46 or UB 46, Transliterated Geguan in Chinese, Diaphragm Gate in English.
BL 46 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the back, 3.0 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.
BL 46 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Dysphagia, hiccup, vomiting
- Stiffness and pain of the back
BL 46 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Regulates the diaphragm, activates the meridian, alleviates pain.