PointStudy reference
BL23BL
Shenshu
Kidney Shu
肾俞
Where it is
Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.
1.5 cun lateral, below L2
Study themes
- kidney
- lumbar
- ears
Traditional educational themes: kidney, lumbar, ears. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.
In traditional study
Traditionally associated with the Bladder channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: kidney, lumbar, ears. Not medical advice.
Point families
How it is worked
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Shiatsu Pressure
- Tuina
Origins, lineages and aliases
Origins
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
- Huangdi Neijing
Lineages
- Classical TCM
- Modern TCM / TCM colleges
Also known as
BL23 · Shenshu · BL 23 · 肾俞
Study
Shenshu (BL23) Kidney back-shu, 1.5 cun lateral to midline at L2. Bridge between back-shu and Water.
- How do I study back-shu?
- Open the back-shu family, the back 3D region and Bladder channel. BL23 is a map anchor.
Study reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Does not diagnose or treat.
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Keep exploring
- BladderThis point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
- waterIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
- BL22 · SanjiaoshuEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- BL24 · QihaishuEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- BL21 · WeishuEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- Low backRelated educational symptom theme.
- Low backRelated educational symptom theme.
- Try a quizContinue learning with a short practice.