Wushu (GB27)
Wushu (GB27), “Fifth Pivot”, is a point on the Gallbladder meridian. It is point 27 of the 44 on the channel. Regulates the Dai Mai, relieves hernia and stops vaginal discharge.
Location
On the lower abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus, medial to the anterior superior iliac spine.
Functions according to tradition
Regulates the Dai Mai, relieves hernia and stops vaginal discharge.
Traditional indications
- Vaginal discharge
- Hernia
- Constipation
- Uterine prolapse
- Lower back pain
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
At this point the channel crosses the Girdle Vessel (Dai Mai, 带脉), which encircles the waist, one of the eight extraordinary vessels.
Precautions
On the lateral abdomen: no deep perpendicular needling — the kidney lies beneath.
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.
- KI8 Jiaoxin (Kidney): Constipation, Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- ST29 Guilai (Stomach): Hernia, Uterine prolapse, Vaginal discharge
- SP12 Chongmen (Spleen): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- BL33 Zhongliao (Bladder): Constipation, Vaginal discharge
- LV1 Dadun (Liver): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- LV12 Jimai (Liver): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
Point profile
- Code
- GB27
- Pinyin name
- Wǔ Shū
- Characters
- 五枢
- Translation
- Fifth Pivot
- Meridian
- Gallbladder
- Element
- Wood
- Classification
- Dai Mai
- Topics
- Discharge, Hernia, Uterus
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.
