志室
BL-52
志室Zhishi
Meridian
Bladder channel
Pinyin name
zhì shì
Location
3 cun lateral to the midline, at the level of the lower edge of the L2 spinous process (lateral to BL-23).
Needling
Perpendicular to 0.5–1 cun.
Functions
tonifies the kidneys, strengthens the lower back regulates the urogenital system
Indications
Weakness and lower back pain impotence, wet dreams edema, dysuria
Notes
The external kidney point, “Storehouse of Will”: strengthens the kidneys and lower back; used for urogenital weakness.
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.