XB12 (Root)

脉根mài gēn

Extra Points: Back

Location of acupuncture point XB12 (Root)
5
Indications
0
Protocols

Location

On the lower back, 0.5 thumb widths below the level of the second spinal process of the sacrum and 3 thumb widths lateral to the spinal column.

Cautions

No specific contraindications.

Indications

Conditions for which XB12 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.