Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang
Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates painBenefits the foot and heel
Spasm of the gastrocnemius, hemorrhoids, acute lower back pain.
Where is BL-56 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 313): On the lower leg, 5 cun below Weizhong BL-40 and midway between Heyang BL-55 and Chengshan BL-57, in the centre of the belly of the gastrocnemius muscle.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 188): On the line connecting Weizhong (BL-40) and Chengshan (BL-57), in the centre of the belly of m. gastrocnemius, 5 cun below Weizhong (BL-40).
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.
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