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Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point

Common and Key Uses:

Distal point for hemorrhoids

Actions:

Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain
Benefits the calf and heel
Treats hemorrhoids

Indications:

Low back pain, spasm of the gastrocnemius, hemorrhoids, constipation, beriberi.

Pont Location:

A Manual of Acupuncture: 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: 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.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.

References Used

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