Bladder 51, or Urinary Bladder 51, Abbreviated as BL 51 or UB 51, Transliterated Huangmen in Chinese, Vitals Gate in English.
BL 51 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the lower back, 3.0 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra.
BL 51 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Abdominal pain, constipation
- Abdominal mass, breast disease
BL 51 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Regulates the San Jiao, removes stagnation, benefits the breasts.
