Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang
Eliminates wind and clears heatClears the head and benefits the eyes and nose
Headache, blurring of vision, nasal obstruction.
Where is BL-06 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 260): 1.5 cun posterior to Wuchu BL-5, 2.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 175): 2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch.
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