Stomach Shu BL21

Location

Below the spinous process of T12, 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline.

Point-taking cue

Stomach Shu: at T12 — 'twelve stomach'.

Meridian

Bladder Meridian · Mid back · Water

Point categories

Back-shu point, Stomach

Self-care

Gently knead the point with a fingertip for 2–3 min until mild soreness; or apply gentle moxibustion for 10–15 min

Related points

• BL1 Bright Eyes
• BL2 Gathered Bamboo
• BL3 Brow Ascension
• BL4 Crooked Difference
• BL5 Five Places
• BL6 Receiving Light
• BL7 Penetrating Heaven
• BL8 Declining Connection