Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang
- Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point
Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates painBenefits the calf and heel Treats hemorrhoids
Low back pain, spasm of the gastrocnemius, hemorrhoids, constipation, beriberi.
Distal point for hemorrhoids
Where is BL-57 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 314): On the lower leg, in the depression formed below the bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle when the muscle is flexed, approximately 8 cun distal to Weizhong BL-40, i.e. midway between Weizhong BL-40 and Kunlun BL-60.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 188): On the posterior midline of the leg, between Weizhong (BL-40) and Kunlun (BL-60), in a pointed depression formed below the gastrocnemius muscle belly when the leg is stretched or the heel is lifted.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.
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