Tianzhu BL10
Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | BL10 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang) |
| Location | On the nape, 0.5 cun above the posterior hairline, 1.3 cun lateral to the midline of the head |
Traditionally recorded associations
headachenasal congestionsore throatstiff neckback painshoulder pain
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | From top to bottom |
| Force | Moderate |
| Tips | Press and knead from top to bottom along the direction of the muscle; Can be combined with slow rotational movement of the head; Use moderate force; do not twist the neck forcefully |
| Technique | Gentle moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Keep the neck relaxed during moxibustion; Take care to avoid scalding the skin of the neck |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov