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Urinary Bladder 53 (UB 53)

Pinyin Name & English Translation
Baohuang, Bladder Vitals

Location
3 cun lateral to the Du Meridian, at the level of the second sacral posterior foramen.

Indications
Borborygmus, bdominal distension, pain in the lower back, anuria.

Traditional Action
Opens the water passages in the Lower Burner, stimulates the transformation and excretion of fluids.