BL 44 — Shén Táng (神堂) — Hall of the Spirit
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1. Overview
BL 44 — Shén Táng (神堂) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Hall of the Spirit, 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 44 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Note: when the shoulder is relaxed, the 3 cun line corresponds to the medial border of the scapula.
3. Actions
- Calms the mind
- Unbinds the chest
- Regulates Qi
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
- Drains Heat from the Heart
4. Indications
- Mental obsessions
- Lack of energy
- Anorexia
- Mania
- Hysteria
- Depression
- Disorientation
- Anxiety with palpitations
- Restlessness
5. Needling
Puncture obliquely 0.3 to 0.5 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 44 Shén Táng (Hall of the Spirit) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use BL 44 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Asthma, Cough. 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.
