Bladder meridian
BL-29 (Zhōnglǚshù, 中膂俞) — Central Spine Shu
- Meridian
- Bladder (BL)
- Anatomical view
- posterior
- Point classification
- Regional point of the Foot Taiyang Bladder channel beside the sacrum.
- Depth reference
- 0.8-1.2 cun perpendicular
- Moxibustion
- Applicable outside pregnancy as non-scarring moxa
- Reference aliases
- BL29; Zhonglushu; 中膂俞; Central Spine Shu
Anatomical location
In the sacral region, level with the third posterior sacral foramen and 1.5 body-cun from the median sacral crest.
Traditional actions
Traditionally strengthens the lumbar region, regulates the lower burner, and dispels dampness.
Recorded indications
Primary: Reference uses include sacral pain, sciatica, diarrhea, and urinary or reproductive disorders.
Secondary: Secondary uses include leg weakness and hernia patterns.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008) BL29, p. 114
- Acupuncture.com Point Locator - Urinary Bladder 29 English name, indications, functions and needling
- TARA Acupuncture Knowledge Base BL 29: indications, method, moxibustion and sacral neurovascular anatomy
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 2.1, pregnancy
- The Safety of Obstetric Acupuncture: Forbidden Points Revisited Identifying sources of concern and relevant outcomes
Frequently asked questions
Where is BL-29 located?
In the sacral region, level with the third posterior sacral foramen and 1.5 body-cun from the median sacral crest.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for BL-29?
Traditionally strengthens the lumbar region, regulates the lower burner, and dispels dampness. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include sacral pain, sciatica, diarrhea, and urinary or reproductive disorders. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include leg weakness and hernia patterns.
Is BL-29 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify BL-29 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.