Chengfu BL36
Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | BL36 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang) |
| Location | On the buttock, on the line connecting Chengfu and Weizhong, 6 cun below Chengfu |
Traditionally recorded associations
buttock painlow back painconstipationmuscle atrophypainlower limb motor impairmentlower limb numbness
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Thumb kneading, pinching, and pressing massage |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | From bottom to top (centripetal direction) |
| Force | Moderate to heavy |
| Tips | Use the thumb to grasp, pinch, press, and knead the fleshy areas of the thigh muscles; May be combined with tapping to dredge the Channels / Meridians; The intensity should be such that a sore, distended sensation is produced |
| Technique | Mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | For the fleshy areas of the thigh muscles, the moxibustion time may be appropriately extended; Until the local area feels warm and the heat penetrates |
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