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Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

Yuan (Source) Point

Actions:

Clears the head and eyes and eliminates wind
Calms the spirit
Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain

Indications:

Headache, neck rigidity, pain in the lower back and thigh, epilepsy.

Pont Location:

A Manual of Acupuncture: On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone.
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Below the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References Used

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