Chinese Name:
Shangliao 上髎
English translation:
Upper Crevice
Location:
In the region of the sacrum, between the posterior superior iliac spine and the midline of the back, in the 1st sacral foramen.
Indications:
Low back pain, dysuria, constipation, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, prolapse of the uterus.
Functions:
Regulates the Lower Jiao, regulates menstruation, benefits urination, benefits the lumbar area and legs.
Needling:
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 - 1.5 cun.