Pucan BL61
Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | BL61 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang) |
| Location | On the lateral aspect of the foot, posterior and inferior to the lateral malleolus, directly below Kunlun, at the junction of the red and white skin on the lateral side of the calcaneus |
Traditionally recorded associations
lower limb weaknesslower limb muscle atrophyheel pain
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Pinch-press with the thumb or press with the fingertip |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1-2 minutes |
| Direction | Press vertically |
| Force | Medium |
| Tips | Pinch and press or use the fingertip to apply point pressure on the acupoint; After massaging foot acupoints, you may follow with soaking the feet; The intensity of pinching and pressing should be gauged to produce a distinct sore, distended sensation |
| Technique | Sparrow-pecking moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5-10 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | For moxibustion on the feet, you may first soak the feet in hot water to enhance the effect; Pay attention to controlling the temperature at the tips of the toes; After moxibustion, pay attention to keeping the feet warm |
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