Bladder 43, or Urinary Bladder 43, Abbreviated as BL 43 or UB 43, Transliterated Gaohuangshu in Chinese, Vital Region Shu in English.
BL 43 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the back, 3.0 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 4th thoracic vertebra.
BL 43 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Pulmonary tuberculosis, cough, asthma, poor appetite, loose stools, emaciation and weakness
- Spermatorrhea, night sweating, poor memory
- Aching pain in the shoulder and back
BL 43 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Nourishes Lung Yin, tonifies Qi and strengthens the body, nourishes Essence.
Notes:
BL 43 is unique in that it tonifies the Qi of the whole body and strengthens weak and deficient people. Using moxa on this point works well.
