Urinary Bladder 27 (UB 27)
Pinyin Name & English Translation
Xiaochangshu, Small Intestine's Hollow
Location
1.5 cun lateral to the Du Meridian, at the level of the first posterior sacral foramen.
Indications
Lower abdominal pain and distension, dysentery, nocturnal emission, hematuria, enuresis, morbid leukorrhea, lower back pain, sciatica.
Traditional Action
Promotes the function of the Small Intestine, resolves dampness, clears heat, benefits urination.
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.