Xialiao

1. 01On the sacrum, situated inferomedial to UB-33 Zhongliao, directly over the posterior sacral foramen.
2. 02At the fourth posterior sacral foramen.

1. 01Needle perpendicularly to a depth of 0.8–1.2 cun.
2. 02Moxibustion may be used.
3. 03Straight insertion of 1–2 cun produces distention and soreness over the sacrum, occasionally radiating into the legs. To find the foramen, palpate for the opening with a finger before inserting; if it cannot be located, pull the needle back slightly and redirect at a new angle.
4. 04Insert perpendicularly 0.5–1 cun, or 1.5–2 cun if passing through the foramen.

Meeting point of the Gall Bladder channel

• ·Regulates the Lower Jiao
• ·Promotes urination and bowel movement
• ·Regulates the menstrual cycle
• ·Checks vaginal discharge
• ·Strengthens the lower back and legs
• ·Tonifies the Kidneys

• ·Low back pain
• ·Pain in the lower abdomen
• ·Painful urination
• ·Constipation
• ·Abnormal vaginal discharge
• ·Numbness of the lower back and foot
• ·Paralysis of the lower limbs
• ·Stiffness and pain in the lower back and sacrum
• ·Sciatica
• ·Anal fissures
• ·Hemorrhoids
• ·Prolapse of the uterus and vagina
• ·Prolonged or difficult labor
• ·Induces labor
• ·Residual effects of infantile paralysis
• ·Genital itching, swelling and pain
• ·Continuous green-colored vaginal discharge causing vaginal pain that radiates into the lower abdomen
• ·Low back pain that radiates to the testicles
• ·Infertility
• ·Impotence
• ·Irregular menstrual cycle
• ·Painful menstruation
• ·Ovarian pain or inflammation
• ·Vaginal discharge
• ·Spermatorrhea
• ·Orchitis
• ·Retention of urine
• ·Urinary difficulty caused by infection
• ·Genital skin irritation
• ·Inflammation of the uterus and vagina
• ·Peritonitis
• ·Diarrhea
• ·Disorders of the lumbosacral region
• ·Borborygmus
• ·Difficulty with bowel movements
• ·Blood in the stool
• ·Painful urination disorder
• ·Shan disorder
• ·Pain in the sacrum and coccyx

• ·UB-31 Shangliao, UB-32 Ciliao, UB-33 Zhongliao and UB-34 Xiaoliao together make up the point group known as the Eight Crevices (Eight Seams), or Baliao. Collectively they regulate the urinary system (most strongly at UB-32 Ciliao, and to a lesser extent UB-33 Zhongliao), influence the Intestines (broadest effect at UB-34 Xialiao), treat gynecological disorders (strongest effect at UB-34 Xialiao), and move Qi and Blood through the local channels and collaterals into the lower limbs (most strongly at UB-32 Ciliao and UB-33 Zhongliao).
• ·All four points tonify the Kidneys.
• ·They are indicated specifically for genital disorders.
• ·They tonify the body as a whole.
• ·These points can be used to induce labor.