BL 29 — Zhōng Lǚ Shū (中膂俞) — Mid-Spine Shu
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1. Overview
BL 29 — Zhōng Lǚ Shū (中膂俞) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Mid-Spine 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 29 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
1.5 cun lateral to the DU channel, level with the third posterior sacral foramen.
3. Actions
- Benefits the lumbar region
- Dispels Cold
- Stops diarrhea
4. Indications
- Enteritis
- Lumbosacral pain
- Dysentery
- Shan disorder
- Abdominal distention
- Anhidrosis
- Inability to turn the spine
- Groin pain
- Sciatica
5. Needling
Straight insertion, 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 29 Zhōng Lǚ Shū (Mid-Spine Shu) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use BL 29 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Sciatica. 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.
