Urinary Bladder 26 (UB 26)
Pinyin Name & English Translation
Guanyuanshu, Gates of Origin
Location
1.5 cun lateral to the Du Meridian, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the fifth lumbar vertebra.
Indications
Low back pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, enuresis, sciatica, frequent urination.
Traditional Action
Strengthens the lower back, removes obstructions from the channel.
Contraindications
References:
Maciocia, Giovanni. The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. London: Churchill Livingstone, 1989
O’Connor, John and Bensky, Dan, trans. Acupuncture, A Comprehensive Text. Seattle: Eastland Press, 1981
Xinnong, Cheng, et al. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 1987.