Bǎi Láo (百劳) — Hundred Taxations
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1. Overview
Bǎi Láo (百劳) is a classical extra (non-channel) acupuncture point — Hundred Taxations. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use Bǎi Láo as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
2 cun above and 1 cun lateral to GV-14 Dazhui.
3. Actions
- Transforms Phlegm
- Dissipates nodules
- Stops cough
- Calms dyspnea
4. Indications
5. Needling
Straight insertion, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
Bǎi Láo (Hundred Taxations) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use Bǎi Láo as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Cough, Neck pain, Asthma. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
