LOCATION: Located in the 1st through 4th posterior sacral foramen, 4 on the left and 4 on the
right
IMAGE: Also translated as "Eight Foramina;" refers to the points' location in the 8 sacral foramina.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates the Lower Jiao
Strengthens the low back and legs
Benefits Childbirth
Benefits the Jing
Invigorates Blood
Leads Qi Up
Promotes Urination
Regulates Menses
Tonifies the Kidneys
Transforms Lower Jiao Damp Heat
INDICATIONS:
diseases of the lumbosacral joint
inducing labor
irregular menstruation
leukorrhea
orchitis
paralysis of lower limbs (32)
peritonitis
sciatica
sequelae of infantile paralysis
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: BL 31 and 32 tend to be used the most of the 4
Main for regulating hormones-- gynecological
Frequently used for sciatica
For inducing labor: therefore contraindicated in pregnancy
"The Master of Menopause"-- good for menopause symptoms
infertility/ uterine problems
U.B. 32: better for vaginal discharges. Increases a low sperm count. For urinary and genital
problems. Has additional function of removing Blood stasis in the uterus.
