Yuzhen BL9
Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | BL9 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Bladder Meridian (Foot Taiyang) |
| Location | On the head, 2.5 cun above the posterior hairline, 1.3 cun lateral to the midline of the head |
Traditionally recorded associations
neck painheadachedizzinesseye painnasal congestion
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | Circular kneading motion |
| Force | Moderate |
| Tips | Can be combined with the five-finger combing method, combing from the front hairline backward; Keep relaxed during pressing and kneading, breathe naturally |
| Technique | Gentle moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5-10 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | During moxibustion, take care to prevent ash from falling; Use warmth and comfort of the scalp as the criterion; After moxibustion, take care to avoid wind and keep 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