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BL-24
  Location 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, on the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd lumbar vertebra (L3). How to find For orientation in the lumbar region (➞ 3.4.3), first, determine the Tuffier’s line. Place both hands directly superior or lateral to the highest points of the iliac crests, joining the thumbs on the midline at the lumbar spine. In most cases, this line intersects with the spinous process of L4 (note: this varies depending on the patient’s position ➞ 3.4.3). From there, count upward to the lower border of the spinous process of L3 and, on this level, locate BL-24 1.5 cun in a lateral direction. Located on the same level are a point of ➞ Ex-B-2 (0.5 cun lateral to the midline) and ➞Ex-B-5 (xiazhishi; 3 cun lateral to the midline according to the WHO location notes). Actions/Indications ● Benefits the back and strengthens the knees ● Regulates and tonifies Qi and Blood of the Lower Burner | |
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