BL 54 — Zhì Biān (秩边) — Order's Limit
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1. Overview
BL 54 — Zhì Biān (秩边) — is an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Its English name, Order's Limit, 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 54 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
3 cun lateral to the spinous process of the fourth sacral vertebra.
3. Actions
- Benefits the lumbar region
- Activates the channel
- Regulates urination
- Treats hemorrhoids
4. Indications
- Lumbosacral pain
- Muscular atrophy
- Motor impairment of the lower extremities
- Dysuria
- Swelling around the external genitalia
- Hemorrhoids
- Constipation
- Pain and coldness of the lumbar region and sacrum
- Kidney Deficiency lumbar pain
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly 1.5 to 2 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 54 Zhì Biān (Order's Limit) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use BL 54 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Constipation, 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.
