NAME
XIALIAO
LOCATION
On the sacrum, medial and inferior to UB-33 Zhongliao, just at the posterior sacral foramen.
Over the fourth posterior sacral foramen.
NEEDLING
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
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.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun, or 1.5 to 2 cun through the foramen.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point of the Gall Bladder channel
ACTIONS
Regulates the Lower Jiao
Facilitates urination and defecation
Regulates menstruation
Stops leukorrhea
Benefits the lumbar region and legs
Nourishes the Kidneys
INDICATIONS
Low back pain
Lower abdominal pain
Dysuria
Constipation
Morbid leukorrhea
Lower back and foot numbness
Paralysis of the lower extremities
Pain and stiffness of the lower back and sacrum
Sciatica
Anal fissures
Hemorrhoids
Uterovaginal prolapse
Difficult or delayed labor
Indices labor
Sequelae of infantile paralysis
Itching, swelling and pain of the genitals
Incessant green leukorrhea leading to vaginal pain and pain radiating to the lower abdomen
Lumbar pain radiating to the testicles
Infertility
Impotence
Irregular menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
Ovarian pain or inflammation
Leukorrhea
Spermatorrhea
Orchitis
Urinary retention
Difficult urination due to infection
Skin irritation in the genital region
Uterovaginal inflammation
Peritonitis
Diarrhea
Lumbosacral disorders
Borborygmus
Difficult defecation
Hemafecia
Painful urinary dysfunction
Shan disorder
Pain of the sacrum and coccyx
COMBINATIONS
| UB-31 Shangliao UB-32 Ciliao UB-33 Zhongliao SP-6 Sanyinjiao REN-4 joined to REN-3 Guanyuan joined to Zhongji | UB-31 Shangliao UB-32 Ciliao UB-33 Zhongliao ST-36 Zusanli SP-6 SanyinjiaoSP-10XuehaiM-CA-18ZigongREN-6Qihai REN-4Guanyuan | UB-31 Shangliao UB-32 Zhongliao UB-33 Zhongliao DU-1 Changqiang UB-57 Chengshan |
| Dysmenorrhea | Dysfunctional uterine bleeding | Anal fissures |
| UB-22 Sanjiaoshu UB-27 Xiaochangshu UB-49 Yishe LIV-13 Zhangmen | ||
| Borborygmus Abdominal distention Watery diarrhea |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
UB-31, Shangliao, UB-32 Ciliao, UB-33 Zhongliao and UB-34 Xiaoliao 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.