BL 22 — Sān Jiāo Shū (三焦俞) — San Jiao Shu
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1. Overview
BL 22 — Sān Jiāo Shū (三焦俞) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, San Jiao Shu, reflects the point’s classical character and location. 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 BL 22 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
1.5 cun lateral to GV-5 Xuanshu, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.
3. Actions
- Moves and regulates the San Jiao
- Regulates the Spleen and Stomach
- Resolves Dampness
- Regulates the water passages
- Promotes urination
- Resolves masses
- Regulates the transforming function of Qi
4. Indications
- Borborygmus
- Diarrhea
- Undigested food in the stool
- Dysenteric disorder
- Esophageal constriction
- Vomiting
- Difficult ingestion
- Headache
- Visual dizziness
5. Needling
Oblique or perpendicular-oblique insertion towards the spine, 1 to 1.5 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
BL 22 Sān Jiāo Shū (San Jiao Shu) is classified as: Back-Shu point of the San Jiao. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use BL 22 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea, Headache, Anxiety, Back pain. 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.
