# BL11 Dazhu (Great Shuttle) – Bladder Meridian

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Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV13 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra.

Cautions: No specific contraindications.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/bl11

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Agitation, Benefit Bones, Benefit Bones, Benefit Joints, Benefit Joints, Benefit Regulate Qi Lung, Common Cold, Cough, Cough Taxation, Cough Taxation, Depression Chest, Depression Chest, Disease Bone, Disease Bone, Psychological Insanity Disorder, Psychological Insanity Disorder, Dizziness, Defecation Urgent Problems, Defecation Urgent Problems, Shortness of Breath, Eyesight / Vision Blurred, Blurred Vision, Fever, Fullness, Chest Fullness, Chest Fullness, Heat Chest, Heat Chest, Stiff Knee, Neck Nape Stiffness, Spinal Stiffness, Standing Stiffness, Standing Collapse Stiffness, Tendon Ligament Contraction Stiffness, Immobility Knee, Immobility Neck Nape, Immobility Spine, Immobility Standing, Immobility Standing Collapse, Immobility Tendon / Ligament Contraction, Injury Cold, Injury Cold, Malaria, Abdominal Pain, Abdominal Pain, Back Pain, Back Pain, Lower Back Pain, Lower Back Pain, Back Soreness Pain, Back Soreness Pain, Headache, Headache, Headache Bursting Pain, Headache Bursting Pain, Knee Pain, Knee Pain, Shoulder Blade Pain, Shoulder Blade Pain, Scapula Soreness Pain, Scapula Soreness Pain, Pathogenic Factors, Pharyngitis, Rebellion Qi, Rebellion Qi, Regulate Qi Lung, Heaviness Head Sensation, Heaviness Head Sensation, Shivering, Muscle Spasms, Muscle Spasms, Spontaneous Sweating, Spontaneous Sweating, Wind Cold Syndrome, Wind-cold Syndrome, Tetany, Exterior Weakness, Exterior Weakness, Wind Head, Wind Head, Wind Injury, Wind Injury

## Most often selected alongside BL11

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) – 13 protocols
- GV14 (Great Vertebra) – 12 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 12 protocols
- GB20 (Wind Pool) – 11 protocols
- GB21 (Shoulder Well) – 10 protocols
- GB39 (Suspended Bell) – 9 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 9 protocols
- BL10 (Celestial Pillar) – 7 protocols

## Protocols using BL11

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Migraine, Head Pain | LI04, ST08, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, BL02, BL10, BL11, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB02, GB08, GB14, GB34, GB41, LV02, LV03, GV18, GV23 | 1 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache, Muscle Pain, Fatigue Chronic, Fatigue Unexplained, Sleep Unrefreshing, Memory Impaired, Malaise Post-exertional | BL11, BL13, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL23, GB20, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-14-147 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Stiffness Neck | SI03, SI04, SI09, SI10, SI11, SI12, SI14, BL11, BL12, BL65, TB14, TB15, TB16, TB17, GB21 | 21 days | doi:10.1136/acupmed-2013-010410 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Neck Chronic Pain, Neck Non-specific Pain | SI12, SI14, BL11, BL12, TB15, GB21 | 21 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-15-132 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Neck Pain, Radiating Arm Pain, Disc Herniation Cervical, Radiculopathy Cervical | LI04, SI03, BL10, BL11, BL12, TB03, TB10, GB20, GB21, GV16 | 365 days | doi:10.3831/KPI.2012.15.2.036 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Fatigue Chronic, Sleep Unrefreshing, Fatigue Post-exertional | BL11, BL13, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL23, GB20, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0857-0 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Osteoporosis, Bone Pain, Muscle Weakness, Fracture Risk | ST36, SP06, BL11, BL20, BL23, BL40, KD03, CV04, GV03, GV04 | – | doi:10.1155/2019/2705263 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache, Sore Throat, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Fatigue Chronic, Sleep Unrefreshing, Memory Impaired, Fatigue Post-exertional, Cold Intolerance, Concentration Impaired, Yang Deficiency Spleen-kidney, Lumbar Weakness | BL11, BL13, BL14, BL15, BL17, BL18, BL19, BL20, BL21, BL22, BL23, BL25, GV02, GV03, GV04, GV05, GV06, GV07, GV08, GV09, GV10, GV11, GV12, GV13, GV14 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/s12967-023-04250-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Chronic Pain, Neck Chronic Pain, Disability Cervical, Neck Pain | LI16, SI14, SI15, BL11, TB15 | 28 days | doi:10.1111/cns.14335 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Neck Pain, Disability Neck, Spondylosis Cervical, Radiculopathy Cervical, Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy, Calcification Nuchal Ligament | LI04, LI10, LI11, SI11, SI15, BL10, BL11, TB05, GB20, GB21 | 28 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210531 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Neck Pain, Cervicalgia | SI12, SI14, BL11, BL12, TB15, GB21 | 21 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-025-04891-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee, Inflammation Joint | ST35, ST36, BL11, KD01, GB39 | 28 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20221256 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Contracture Knee, Brachial Plexus Injury, Muscle Atrophy, Paralysis Upper Extremity, Paralysis Lower Extremity, Contracture Ankle, Contracture Shoulder, Contracture Elbow, Scoliosis, Neuromotor Impairment, Steppage Gait | LU01, LI04, LI05, LI11, LI14, ST34, ST36, ST41, SP09, SP10, SI05, SI06, SI07, SI09, BL11, BL12, BL22, BL23, BL24, BL25, BL26, BL36, BL37, BL39, BL55, BL56, BL57, BL58, BL60, BL61, BL62, KD03, KD04, KD05, KD06, TB09, GB20, GB21, GB40 | 10 days | doi:10.3831/KPI.2013.16.009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Neck Pain, Stiffness Neck, Limited Range Of Motion Neck | LI04, LI05, LI17, LI18, SI03, SI14, SI15, SI16, BL10, BL11, BL60, TB03, TB10, TB16, GB20, GB21, GB39, GV14, GV16 | 4 days | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2018.01.002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hypertension, Cervical Pain, Spondylosis Cervical, Radiculopathy Arm | LI04, LI16, BL11, GB20, GB21 | 28 days | doi:10.21275/sr24414084954 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Radiculopathy Cervical, Upper Limb Numbness, Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy | LU07, LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, SI03, SI09, SI11, SI14, SI15, BL10, BL11, TB05, GB20, GB21, GV14, GV16, GV20 | – | doi:10.19288/j.cnki.issn.1000-2723.2019.05.009 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Asthma, Wheezing | LU01, LI04, BL11, BL13, GV14 | – | doi:10.16305/j.1007-1334.2021.2005036 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Headache Occipital, Neuralgia Occipital, Occipital Pain | LU06, SI03, BL10, BL11, GV13 | – | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02955-y | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Ulcer, Chronic Wound | SP06, BL11, BL30, BL41, BL53, BL54, GB39, CV08, GV03, GV14 | 14 days | doi:10.12659/MSM.951574 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Knee Pain, Osteoarthritis Knee | ST35, ST36, BL11, KD01, GB39, XL05A, XL05B | 28 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20221256 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fever, Poor Appetite, Tongue Coating Yellow, Urine Scanty, Urine Red, Temperature 40, Tongue Body Red, Pulse Full, Common Cold, Common Cold, Autumn Warmth Syndrome, Flu Symptoms, Headache, Aching, Weakness, Soreness Head, Soreness Body, Soreness Throat, Constipation, Tongue Coating Thick, Pulse Tight, Heat External, Heat, Release Exterior, Poor Appetite, Tongue Coating Yellow, Urine Scanty, Urine Red, Temperature 40, Tongue Body Red, Pulse Full, Common Cold, Autumn Warmth Syndrome, Flu Symptoms, Soreness Head, Soreness Body, Soreness Throat, Tongue Coating Thick, Pulse Tight, Heat External, Release Exterior | LI04, ST08, ST36, SP06, BL11, BL17, BL23, GB20, GB34, GB39, CV06, CV12, CV17, GV14, GV16, GV20, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03, XH05 | 2 days | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC5 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Kidney Jing Deficiency, Kidney Jing Deficiency | SP06, BL11, BL23, BL52, KD03, GB39, CV04, GV04, GV16 | 7 days | Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Heat Lung, Wind Lung, Heat Lung, Wind Lung | LU03, LU06, LU07, LU08, LU10, LU11, LI04, LI19, SI07, SI08, SI09, SI10, SI18, BL02, BL04, BL05, BL06, BL07, BL11 | 7 days | Yang Yong-Xuan, clinical point-selection notes | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Fatigue, Insomnia, Sleep Difficulty Falling Asleep, Sleep Early Awakening, Sleep Frequent Awakening, Memory Decreased | BL11, BL13, BL23, BL52, GV04, GV14 | 28 days | HUANG Li-sha, WANG Dan-lin, WANG Cheng-wei, HU You-ping, ZHOU Jian-wei, LI Ning. The Needle-Rolling Therapy for Treatment of Non-organic Chronic Insomnia in 90 Cases. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(1): 19-22 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal | ST36, SP06, BL11, BL18, BL20, BL23, GB25, GB34, GB39, CV04, GV04 | – | Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Forearm Bone Mineral Density and Wrist Pain in Osteoporotic Postmenopausal Women. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05559619 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | LI11, ST36, SP09, SP10, BL11, BL20, BL23, KD03, TB05, GB34, GV14 | – | Acupuncture Study on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Monitoring Microbiome and Blood. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01619176 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Neck Pain, Upper Extremity Numbness, Cervical Radiculopathy | LU07, LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, SI03, SI09, SI11, SI14, SI15, BL10, BL11, TB05, GB20, GB21, GV14, GV16, GV20 | – | 李具宝高焕焕池细绿何瑞建韦佳佳李骥征杨晨旭周柏健马献伟王鼎彭文潘侯刚蒯永丽韦佳佳高焕焕张伟强. 近10年文献中针灸治疗神经根型颈椎病的选穴规律探讨. , [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Neck Pain, Radiculopathy Cervical, Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy | BL11 | 60 days | 陈维. 穴位埋线疗法治疗神经根型颈椎病临床疗效研究. , [CNKI] | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Fever, Common Cold, Headache, Aching, Weakness, Constipation, Heat, Poor Appetite, Tongue Coating Yellow, Urine Scanty, Urine Red, Temperature 40, Tongue Body Red, Pulse Full, Common Cold, Autumn Warmth Syndrome, Flu Symptoms, Soreness Head, Soreness Body, Soreness Throat, Tongue Coating Thick, Pulse Tight, Heat External, Release Exterior | LI04, ST08, ST36, SP06, BL11, BL17, BL23, GB20, GB34, GB39, CV06, CV12, CV17, GV14, GV16, GV20, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03, XH05 | 2 days | Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC5 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Psychological Trauma Post-disaster Depression Insomnia | BL11, BL23, BL30, GB31, GV02, GV14 | – | HAN Pei-yu, CAO Zheng-zhong, WANG Ru-fang, XU Zhong-huan (Supervisor). The Common Mental Problems after Calamity and the TCM Characteristic Treatment of Psychological Intervention. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, June 2010, 30(2): 93-97. | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Dementia Senile | BL11, BL23, GV14 | – | CHENG Hai-ying, CHENG Dong-qi. Progress in Research on Acupuncture Treatment of Senile Dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-233. | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Bi Syndrome, Bi Bone, Soreness, Heaviness, Joint Pain, Bi Syndrome, Bi Bone, Joint Pain | BL11, GB39 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

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