NAME
CILIAO
LOCATION
On the sacrum, medial and inferior to the posterosuperior iliac spine, just at the second posterior sacral foramen.
Over the second posterior sacral foramen.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion 1 to 2 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness in the sacral region, sometimes extending to the legs. Note: when locating the foramen, the fingers can be used to find the hole into which the needle is inserted. If the foramen cannot be found, withdraw the needle slightly and try a different angle.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
1.5 to 2 cun through the foramen. Needling the foramen is facilitated by a slightly oblique medial and inferior insertion.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point of the Gall Bladder channel
ACTIONS
Regulates the Lower Jiao
Facilitates urination and defecation
Regulates menstruation
Nourishes the Kidneys
Stops leukorrhea
Benefits the lumbar region and legs
Invigorates Kidney Qi
Removes Blood Stasis in the uterus
INDICATIONS
Difficult urination
Difficult urination due to infection
Dysuria
Difficult defecation
Vomiting
Epistaxis
Malarial chills and fever
Lumbar pain
Cold and pain of the back and knees
Impotence
Orchitis
Prostatitis
Knee pain and weakness
Spermatorrhea
Urinary retention
Lower back and foot numbness
Lower extremity paralysis
Pain and stiffness of the lower back
Sciatica
Difficult labor
Delayed labor
Diseases of the lumbosacral joint
Anal prolapse
Wei and Bi syndromes of the lower extremities
Enuresis
Painful urinary dysfunction
Borborygmus
Hardness and distention below the Heart
Red and white vaginal discharge
Lumbar pain
Sacral pain
Cold sensations of the lumbar region
Hemiplegia
Irregular menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
Infertility
Leukorrhea
Incessant white leukorrhea
Red and white leukorrhea
Seminal emission
Impotence
Itching and pain of the genitals
Skin irritation in the genital area
Uterine prolapse
Ovarian pain and inflammation
Uterovaginal inflammation
Peritonitis
Diarrhea
Constipation
Anal fissures
Hemorrhoids
Vaginal prolapse
Morbid leukorrhea
Sequelae of infantile paralysis
Induces labor
Shan disorder
Hernia
Nocturnal emissions
Muscular atrophy, pain, numbness and motor impairment of the lower extremities
Dark urine
Watery diarrhea
Pain of childbirth
Numbness of the lumbar region extending down to the foot
Lumbar pain radiating to the genitals
COMBINATIONS
| UB-31 Shangliao UB-33 Zhongliao UB-34 Xialiao SP-6 SanyinjiaoREN-4 joined to REN-3 Guanyuan joined to Zhongji | UB-31 Shangliao UB-33 Zhongliao UB-34 Xialiao ST-36 Zusanli SP-6 Sanyinjiao SP-10 Xuehai M-CA-18 Zigong REN-6 Qihai REN-4 Guanyuan | UB-31 Shangliao UB-33 Zhongliao UB-34 Xialiao DU-1 Changqiang UB-57 Chengshan |
| Dysmenorrhea | Dysfunctional uterine bleeding | Anal fissures |
| LI-4 Hegu SP-6 Sanyinjiao | UB-31 Shangliao UB-33 Zhongliao UB-34 Xialiao | KI-1 Yongquan SP-5 Shangqiu |
| Inducing labor | Difficult urination and defecation (100 cones of moxa) | Infertility |
| UB-53 Baohuang UB-56 Chengjin | LIV-13 Zhangmen | UB-36 Chengfu UB-54 Zhibian UB-40 Weizhong UB-60 Kunlun |
| Lumbar pain and aversion to Cold | Rigidity of the lumbar spine with inability to turn | Sciatica |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
UB-31, Shangliao, UB-32 Ciliao, UB-33 Zhongliao and UB-34 Xialiao are considered a group of points known as the Eight Crevices (Eight Seams) Baliao. They share the characteristics of regulating the urinary system, (UB-32 Ciliao and to a lesser extent UB-33 Zhongliao are the strongest), the Intestines (UB-34 Xialiao has the widest effect), gynecological disorders (UB-34 Xialiao has the strongest effect) and moving Qi and Blood in the channels and collaterals of the local area and the lower limbs (UB-32 Ciliao and UB-33 Zhongliao are the strongest). All four of these points tonify the Kidneys. They are specific for genital disorders. They tonify the whole body. These points can induce labor. UB-32 Ciliao is the most important of the four points and the one that is the most tonifying of the Kidneys and Jing. It is important for the treatment of infertility in women.