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Urinary Bladder 52 |
 Chinese Name:
Zhishi (English translation: Will Power Chamber)Location: On the lower back, 3.0 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra. Indications:
Functions: Tonifies the kidneys, benefits urination, strengthens the low back. Notes: UB 52 is the outer Back-Shu of the Kidney. Its special feature is that it helps treat the psychological/spiritual aspect of the Kidney. It is usually used to strengthen will power. Needling: Oblique insertion .5 - .8 cun. |
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