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UB-54 Zhibian - Orderly Frontier

More Spirit Names: Order's Frontier, Sequential Limit, Lowermost Edge

English: Order's Limit
Also Known As: Order's Frontier
Lowermost Edge
Order's Edge

Location

  • On the level of the fourth posterior sacral foramen, 3 cun lateral to the median sacral crest.
  • Located 3 cun lateral to the midline of the back level with the hiatus of the sacrum.
  • On the buttock, in the depression 3 cun lateral to the sacro-coccygeal hiatus.
    Note: this point may be located midway between the midline and the lateral edge of the buttock, when the lateral edge is firmly pressed with the palm of the hand.
  • 3 cun lateral to the spinous process of the fourth sacral vertebra.

Needling

  • Puncture perpendicularly 1.5 to 2 cun.
  • Moxibustion is applicable.
  • Perpendicular insertion 1.5 to 2.5 cun.
  • Slanted insertion towards the anus or genitalia 2 to 3 cun.

Command Functions

Actions

  • Benefits the lumbar region
  • Activates the channel
  • Regulates urination
  • Treats hemorrhoids

Indications

  • Lumbosacral pain
  • Muscular atrophy
  • Motor impairment of the lower extremities
  • Dysuria
  • Swelling around the external genitalia
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Constipation
  • Pain and coldness of the lumbar region and sacrum
  • Kidney Deficiency lumbar pain
  • Bi and Wei syndromes of the lower extremities
  • Strained muscles of the buttocks
  • Gluteal, lower back and sacral pain
  • Sciatica
  • Paralysis of the hip extensor muscles
  • Paralysis of the lower extremities
  • Prostatitis
  • Difficult urination
  • Difficult defecation
  • Genital pain
  • Retention of urine
  • Dark urine
  • Seminal emission
  • Diseases of the reproductive organs and anus
  • Turbid leukorrhea

Combinations

UB-46
Geguan
UB-64
Jinggu

REN-4
Guanyuan
REN-6
Qihai
UB-48
Yanggang

UB-53
Baohuang

Aversion to Cold in the back

Stiffness of the spine with difficulty bending

Red and hesitant urinary flow

Retention of urine

UB-37
Yinmen
GB-34
Yanglingquan

Sciatica extending to the legs

Contraindications

Notes

  • This is an important local point for the treatment of lower back pain radiating to the buttocks and legs.
  • This is an indispensable point for the treatment of sciatica.

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point

Orderly Frontier sits where the orderly column of Bladder channel points ends. Zhi means sequence or order, and Bian means side, border, limit or edge. Mentally, rather than relieving the symptoms, it eases their burden and helps the person cope with them.

Worsley

Supplies what we need when we stand at the precipice of change, so our transitions happen with the utmost order, flexibility and ease. Being adaptable in this way lets us live more fully and peacefully, with great purpose.

Location: 4½ ACI from the midline, on the buttock, a little below the level of the 4th sacral foramen.
Needle depth: 5 fen
Moxa: 7 cones

When to Consider
  • When the burden of symptoms weighs on the mind and the person needs help to deal with them
  • When pain in the lower back, hips or buttocks wears a person down
Notes
  • Last point of the outer Bladder line; mainly a local point

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.