Xialiao (BL34)
Xialiao (BL34), “Lower Bone-Hole”, is a point on the Bladder meridian. It is point 34 of the 67 on the channel. Regulates the lower Jiao and eases pain of the sacrum and lower abdomen.
Location
On the sacrum, in the fourth posterior sacral foramen.
Functions according to tradition
Regulates the lower Jiao and eases pain of the sacrum and lower abdomen.
Traditional indications
- Sacral pain
- Constipation
- Lower abdominal pain
- Vaginal discharge
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- GB27 Wushu (Gallbladder): Constipation, Vaginal discharge
- GB28 Weidao (Gallbladder): Lower abdominal pain, Vaginal discharge
- KI12 Dahe (Kidney): Lower abdominal pain, Vaginal discharge
- KI15 Zhongzhu (Kidney): Constipation
- KI16 Huangshu (Kidney): Constipation
- KI17 Shangqu (Kidney): Constipation
Point profile
- Code
- BL34
- Pinyin name
- Xià Liáo
- Characters
- 下髎
- Translation
- Lower Bone-Hole
- Meridian
- Bladder
- Element
- Water
- Topics
- Sacrum, Intestine, Pain
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
