BAIHUANSHU

NAME

BAIHUANSHU

LOCATION

1.5 cun lateral to the midline at the level of the fourth posterior sacral foramen UB-34 Bailiao.

NEEDLING

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun. Sensation: local distention and numbness extending to the buttocks.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.

COMMAND FUNCTIONS

ACTIONS

Benefits the lumbar region and legs
Regulates menstruation
Stops leukorrhea and seminal emission

INDICATIONS

Pain of the lumbar spine and sacrum
Lumbar pain due to Cold
Pain in the lumbar region and hip
Pain of the coccyx
Debility of the leg and knee
Contracted sinews associated with Bi syndrome
Difficult urination
Rectal prolapse
Shan disorder
Warm malaria
Uterovaginal inflammation
Urinary incontinence due to paralysis
Painful urination
Constipation with painful defecation
Weakness of the lower extremities
Anal prolapse
Endometritis
Debility of the leg and knee
Colic
Morbid leukorrhea
Dysuria
Tenesmus
Irregular menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
Uterine bleeding
Infertility
Seminal emission
Seminal emission with dreams
Red and white leukorrhea
Difficult defecation
Dark urine
White turbidity
Anal cramps
Spermatorrhea
Excessive uterine bleeding
Painful defecation
Sciatica
Hemorrhoids
Fecal incontinence
Sequelae of infantile paralysis
Acute pain in the lumbar vertebrae
Enuresis
Irregular menstruation
Cold sensation and pain of the lower back

COMBINATIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Some classical sources forbid moxibustion on this point.

NOTES

This is primarily a local point to activate Qi circulation and treat pain of the lumbar region, hip, coccyx and sacrum. It is especially indicated to stop leakage of semen, leukorrhea and white, turbid urine.