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Urinary Bladder 40

Chinese Name: Weizhong (English translation: Supporting Middle)

Location:  Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons m. biceps femoris and m. semitendinosus.

Classification:  He-Sea point of the Urinary Bladder
Command Point of the low back

Indications:

• Lumbar pain, spasm and weakness of the lower extremities
• Erysipelas, rash, general pruritus, furuncle, carbuncle on the back
• Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea
• Enuresis, dysuria

Functions: Clears Heat, resolves Dampness, benefits the lumbar area and knees, cools the Blood, clears Summer-Heat, activates the meridian, relieves pain.

Notes: UB 40 is an excellent point for any low back condition, acute or chronic. It is also known to help skin conditions. He-Sea points are where the qi of the meridian collects and goes deep into the body. He-sea points are known to indicated treat rebellious qi and diarrhea.

Needling: Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 1.5 cun, or prick the popliteal vein with the three-edged needle to cause bleeding.

Yao Tong Pian

Helps Alleviate Low Back Pain
 

Dura-Bone Elixir

Promotes Strong and Healthy Bones
 

Promotes Healthy Joints & Relieves Symptoms of Arthritis.

Enduring Youth  Tablets

A Special Formula that Nourishes and Balances the Body

Shang Shi Zhi Tong Gao

Herbal Patches for Muscle Aches & Pains

Self-Healing Chi Gong

Strengthen & Balance the Mind and Body

Tonic Oil

Relief of Minor Aches and Pains