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Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

Actions:

Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain
Benefits the foot and heel

Indications:

Spasm of the gastrocnemius, hemorrhoids, acute lower back pain.

Pont Location:

A Manual of Acupuncture: 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: 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).

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.

References Used

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