Xiaochangshu (BL 27)

Xiaochangshu corresponds to the back shu point of the small intestine (SI).

Location of Xiaochangshu

Xiaochangshu is located 1.5 cun from the posterior midline, and at the height of the 1^st sacred hole S1.

Xiaochangshu therapeutic functions

• Xiaochangshu is used mainly as a local point for lumbosacral problems ;
• For heat type cystitis problems with fire which is transmitted from the heart to the SI.