Ba = 8, liao = joint cavity
Location of Baliao points
The meridian of the bladder goes up and then descends to go through the 4 sacred holes.
The points are called Shangliao (upper crevasse) V31, Ciliao (second crevasse) V32, Zhongliao (central crevasse) V33 and Xialiao (lower crevasse) V34.
In general, we talk about Baliao points (the 8 Liao points, 4 on each side).
Meridians and acupuncture points
Illustrated book: 183 points
Therapeutic functions of Baliao points
- Local mechanical lumbosacralproblems, or in connection with the front of the small basin: rod in men, gynecological in women, rectum (hemorrhoids), bladder;
- Dystocic childbirth (= very difficult);
- Kidneys toning in massage.
In acupuncture, transfixion (it is generally due to piercing).