UB 52-57 Flashcards
UB 52 Location
3 cun lateral to Du4, at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of L2
UB 52 Action
Tonifies the Kidneys and benefits the essence
Regulates urination
Strengthens the lumbar region
UB 52 Indication
Kidney outer Shu
Hearing
Strengthens sex drive
Local pain
UB 52 Caution
Deep perpendicular needling carries a risk of injuring the kidney
UB 53 Location
3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest, at the level of the second sacral posterior foramen
UB 53 Actions
Benefits the lumbar region, activates the channel and alleviates pain
Regulates the lower jiao and benefits urination
UB 53 Indication
Sciatica with UB 54 and GB 30
UB 54 Location
On the level of the 4th posterior sacral foramen, 3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest.
UB 54 Action
Benefits the lumbar region, activates the channel and alleviates pain
Regulates urination and treats hemorrhoids
UB 54 Indication
Harmonization feature of PC, seminal emissions and LJ
back pain
Sciatica
UB 55 Location
2 cun directly below UB40, between the medial and lateral heads of m. gastrocnemius, on the line joining UB40 and UB57
UB 55 Action
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Stops uterine bleeding & treats pain of the genitals
UB 55 Indication
Sciatica
UB 56 Location
On the line connecting UB40 and Ub57, in the centre of the belly of m. gastrocnemius, 5 cun below UB40
UB 56 Actions
Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel & alleviates pain
Benefits the foot and heel
