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
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Combinations
| UB-53 | ||
Aversion to Cold in the back Stiffness of the spine with difficulty bending | Red and hesitant urinary flow | Retention of urine |
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. |
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| 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. |
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