# BL17 Geyu (Diaphragm Shu Point) – Bladder Meridian

膈俞 · gé yú

Location: 1.5 thumb widths lateral to the GV09 at the level of the lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra.

Cautions: Avoid deep perpendicular needling.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/bl17

## Indications

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

Aversion Cold, Aversion Cold, Benefit Descend Rebellion Qi, Benefit Digestion, Benefit Digestion, Benefit Regulate Blood, Benefit Regulate Diaphragm, Bleeding, Boil / Furuncle Woolly, Boil Furuncle Woolly, Clove Sores, Constriction Oesophagus, Constriction Oesophagus, Cough, Coughing Blood, Coughing Blood, Depression, Descend Rebellion Qi, Disease Blood, Disease Blood, Disease Heart Acute, Disease Heart Acute, Disease Stomach, Disease Stomach, Psychological Disorder, Psychological Disorder, Steaming Bone Disorder, Steaming Bone Disorder, Bloating, Dizziness, Eating Problems, Eating Problems, Shortness of Breath, Fever, Fever Tidal, Fever Tidal, Abdominal Fullness, Abdominal Fullness, Costal Lateral Fullness, Costal Lateral Fullness, Heat Blood, Heat Blood, Heaviness, Hiccups, Spinal Stiffness, Immobility Spine, Jaundice, Lethargy, Nosebleed, Nourish Blood, Nourish Blood, Numbness, Oppression Chest, Oppression Chest, Pain, Back Pain, Back Pain, Bone Pain, Bone Pain, Upper Stomach Pain, Upper Stomach Pain, Heart Pain, Heart Pain, Heart On Eating Pain, Heart On Eating Pain, Heart Stabbing Pain, Heart Stabbing Pain, Skin Pain, Skin Pain, Papules, Paralysis, Pharyngitis, Reflux Stomach, Reflux Stomach, Regulate Blood, Regulate Diaphragm, Saliva Blood, Saliva Blood, Excessive Sleepiness, Blood Stagnation, Blood Stagnation, Blood in Stool, Blood in Stool, Stretching Excessive, Stretching Excessive, Stroke, Sweating, Spontaneous Sweating, Spontaneous Sweating, Night Sweats, Sweating Night-time, Swelling, Bi Arthralgia Body Syndrome, Bi / Arthralgia Body Syndrome, Wind Cold Acute Syndrome, Wind-cold Acute Syndrome, Wind Cold Interior Syndrome, Wind-cold Interior Syndrome, Hives, Vomiting, Vomiting Blood, Vomiting Blood, Vomiting Previous Day's Food, Vomiting Previous Day's Food, Heart Zang Weakness, Heart Zang Weakness, Limbs Weakness, Limbs Weakness, Yawning Excessive, Yawning Excessive

## Most often selected alongside BL17

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

- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 67 protocols
- BL18 (Liver Shu Point) – 55 protocols
- BL23 (Kidney Shu Point) – 55 protocols
- BL20 (Spleen Shu Point) – 44 protocols
- SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) – 44 protocols
- BL13 (Lung Shu Point) – 42 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 42 protocols
- PC06 (Inner Gate) – 37 protocols

## Protocols using BL17 (50 best-sourced of 156)

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period Short, Period Scanty, Period Low, Period Light, Hypomenorrhea Follicular, Kidney Qi Weakness, Kidney Jing Weakness, Mai Ren Deficiency, Mai Chong Deficiency, Restore Yin, Yang Weakness, Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis, Period Short, Period Scanty, Period Low, Period Light, Hypomenorrhea Follicular, Kidney Qi Weakness, Kidney Jing Weakness, Mai Ren Deficiency, Mai Chong Deficiency, Restore Yin, Yang Weakness | BL17, BL20, BL23, KD03, CV04 | 5 days | doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60059-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Facial Paralysis, Facial Paralysis | BL17, BL20, BL23, KD03, CV04 | 5 days | doi:10.1016/S0254-6272(09)60059-5 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Chronic Pain, Post-thoracotomy Pain, Acute Pain | ST36, BL12, BL13, BL14, BL15, BL16, BL17, BL18, BL19 | 28 days | doi:10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.07.053 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cough, Wheezing, Dyspnea, Asthma Chronic Moderate, Chest Tightness | BL13, BL17 | 90 days | doi:10.1186/1745-6215-11-121 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual Pain, Mood Changes, Qi-blood Deficiency | ST36, SP06, SP08, BL17, BL20, BL32, CV04, CV06 | 9 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep239 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dysmenorrhea, Kidney Deficiency, Liver Deficiency, Menstrual Pain, Mood Changes | ST36, SP06, BL17, BL18, BL23, KD03, CV04, CV06 | 9 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep239 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Exercise Capacity Reduced, Cardiorespiratory Fitness Low, Sedentary Lifestyle | LU01, ST36, BL17, BL23, BL52, PC06, GB34, CV04, CV17 | 10 days | doi:10.6061/clinics/2012(02)18 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Shortness of Breath, Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Bronchitis, Dampness, Yin Deficiency Liver, Yin Deficiency Kidney, Yin Deficiency Heart, Blood Stagnation | LU07, LI04, ST40, SP06, HT06, BL17, BL23, KD03, PC06, GB20, LV03, LV08 | 42 days | doi:10.1136/acupmed-2013-010380 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Joint Pain, Stiffness Joint, Deformity Joint, Fluorosis Skeletal, Bi-syndrome | LU05, LI04, LI11, LI15, ST35, ST40, ST41, SP06, SP10, BL10, BL17, TB04, GB29, GB30, GV03, GV14 | 60 days | doi:10.1155/2013/839132 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Obesity, PCOS, Insulin Resistance, Hormonal Imbalance | ST25, SP06, BL17, BL32, CV06, CV12 | 90 days | doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(13)60166-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Lung Pain, Cancer Pain | LU01, LU02, BL13, BL17 | – | doi:10.1155/2014/804746 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hemiplegia, Blood Stasis, Ischemic Stroke, Qi Deficiency | LI04, LI10, LI11, LI15, ST32, ST36, BL17, BL60, TB05, GB34, GB39, CV04, CV06 | 56 days | doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007080 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| PCOS, Infertility Anovulatory, Hyperandrogenism, Anovulation, Oligoovulation | SP06, SP10, BL17, BL26, KD03, LV03, CV03, GV04 | 63 days | doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1375-4 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Neuropathy Peripheral, Neuropathic Pain, Paresthesia, Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy, Sensory Loss, Muscle Weakness | ST25, ST36, ST43, SP06, SP10, BL13, BL17, BL58, GB41, LV03, GV09, GV11, GV12, GV14 | 84 days | doi:10.1186/s12885-016-3037-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Chemotherapy Nausea, Vomiting Chemotherapy-induced | ST36, BL17, BL19, CV12 | 7 days | doi:10.1155/2017/9854893 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Copd, Reduced Lung Function | BL13, BL17 | 56 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Pruritus, Urticaria Chronic, Wheals, Angioedema | BL17, BL19 | 28 days | doi:10.1155/2020/6598708 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Thrombocytopenia, Leukopenia, Bone Marrow Suppression Chemotherapy-induced, Neutropenia | LI04, ST36, SP06, BL17, GV14 | 28 days | doi:10.1155/2021/2693472 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dysuria, Leg Pain, Lower Back Pain, Spasticity, Balance Impaired, Lower Extremity Weakness, Gait Disturbance | LU08, ST34, ST36, ST37, SP01, SP02, SP03, SP10, HT08, BL15, BL16, BL17, BL18, BL19, KD03, KD07, LV01 | 23 days | doi:10.12998/wjcc.v9.i31.9691 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Itching, Itchiness Skin, Pruritus, Prurigo Nodularis, Pruritus Chronic | LI04, LI11, ST25, ST36, ST42, SP06, SP10, SI04, BL17, BL64, TB04, TB05, GB20, GB40, CV06, CV12, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24 | 112 days | doi:10.2147/CCID.S336109 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Respiratory Diaphragm Dysfunction, Breathing Reduced Capacity | BL17, BL46, GB34, LV03, CV17 | 1 days | doi:10.1155/2022/6608200 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue Cancer-related, Cancer Lung Non-small-cell, Fatigue Chemotherapy-induced | ST36, BL17, CV04, CV06, GV14 | 12 days | doi:10.1155/2022/6530454 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Breast Pain, Mastalgia Cyclic, Breast Pain Premenstrual, Mammary Gland Hyperplasia | LI04, ST15, ST18, SP06, SI11, BL17, BL18, LV03, CV17 | 90 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-022-03779-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Asthma, Respiratory Wheezing, Respiratory Dyspnea | BL13, BL15, BL17, BL20, BL23, CV04, GV14 | 90 days | doi:10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2023.01.013 | 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. |
| Postoperative Pain, Uterine Contraction Pain, Postoperative Cesarean Pain, Incision Pain | ST36, SP06, BL17, BL23, BL25 | 2 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20210959 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Constipation, Nausea, Liver Pain, Cancer Pain | LI04, ST36, BL17, BL18, PC06, LV03, LV13, LV14 | 7 days | doi:10.2147/JPR.S456874 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Constipation, Vomiting, Insomnia, Nausea, Erythromelalgia, Night Sweats, Chronic Pain, Burning Extremities Pain, Extremities Redness, Hot Flashes Extremities, Thirst Excessive | ST44, SP06, BL15, BL17, BL23, KD06, KD07, PC07, LV03, GV20 | 357 days | doi:10.7759/cureus.65890 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Insomnia, Hypertension, Alopecia, Limb Pain, Diarrhea Chronic, Spasm Muscle | BL17, BL23, BL40, BL57, BL60, GB20, GV04, GV08, GV14, GV16, GV20 | 14 days | doi:10.3389/fendo.2025.1543991 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hyperpigmentation Skin, Hyperpigmentation Chest, Hyperpigmentation Abdomen, Hyperpigmentation Upper Limb, Tingling Skin, Post-covid Skin Manifestation | LI04, SP06, SP10, BL17, GB34 | 7 days | doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1598618 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hiccups Persistent, Cancer Stomach Metastatic | ST36, SP04, BL17, PC06, LV03, CV12 | 1 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000044036 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hiccups Persistent, Cancer Lung Metastatic | ST36, SP04, BL17, PC06, LV03, CV12 | 1 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000044036 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hiccups Persistent, Post-transplant | BL17 | 1 days | doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000044036 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Atherosclerosis Carotid, Arterial Stiffness Carotid | ST09, BL15, BL17, BL19, PC06, GB34, CV04, CV06, CV10, CV12, GV20, GV24 | 84 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20230354 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Airway Hyperresponsiveness, Asthma Intermittent, Asthma Mild | LU01, LU05, LU07, LU09, LU11, LI04, LI06, LI20, ST13, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, HT03, HT05, HT07, SI03, BL13, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, BL23, KD03, KD06, KD08, KD27, PC06, TB05, TB15, GB03, GB34, GB40, GB41, LV02, LV03, LV08, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV17, CV21, GV04, GV13 | 70 days | doi:10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Asthma Exercise-induced, Bronchoconstriction Exercise-induced | LU05, LU07, BL13, BL17, CV17 | 1 days | doi:10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hyperglycemia, Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes | LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, SP09, SP10, BL13, BL17, BL20, BL21, BL22, BL23, BL52, KD03, CV04, CV06, CV12 | 27 days | doi:10.3892/etm.2017.4379 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding Postpartum | LU01, LI04, ST17, ST18, SP20, SI01, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, GB21, CV17 | 4 days | doi:10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding Postpartum | LI04, ST11, ST17, SP20, SI01, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, GB21, CV16, CV17 | 5 days | doi:10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Blood Deficiency | ST36, SP04, SP06, HT07, BL17, BL18, LV08, GV20 | 30 days | doi:10.1177/2164956119870444 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cough, Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia, Shortness Of Breath, Respiratory Dysfunction, Loss Of Appetite, Post-covid Rehabilitation | LU01, LU06, LU07, LU09, ST36, BL13, BL17, BL23, BL25, CV12, CV13, CV17, GV14 | 14 days | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2020.100479 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cough, Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia, Respiratory Dysfunction, Loss Of Appetite, Post-covid Rehabilitation | LU06, LI11, ST25, ST36, BL13, BL17, BL26, CV06, CV08, CV12, GV14 | 14 days | doi:10.1016/j.imr.2020.100479 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Pruritus Uremic, Kidney Disease Chronic, Pruritus Dialysis | LI11, ST36, SP10, BL17, GB31 | – | doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.1036072 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression Cancer-related | BL13, BL15, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL23 | 42 days | doi:10.3389/fonc.2022.1036634 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Proteinuria, Renal Fibrosis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis | BL17 | 42 days | doi:10.3389/fneph.2022.1006506 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hypogalactia, Breastfeeding Insufficiency, Lactation Postpartum | LU01, LI04, ST17, ST18, SP20, SI01, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, GB21, CV17 | 4 days | doi:10.1186/s13643-025-02773-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Hypogalactia, Breastfeeding Insufficiency, Lactation Postpartum | LI04, ST11, ST17, SP20, SI01, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, GB21, CV16, CV17 | 5 days | doi:10.1186/s13643-025-02773-8 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Sweating, Depression, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Menopause Perimenopause, Mood Disturbance | BL17, BL18, LV03, GV20 | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2025.1726927 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ischemic Stroke, Persistent Hiccups | ST36, BL17 | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1698913 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Ischemic Stroke, Persistent Hiccups | BL17 | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1698913 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

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