BL1 - Jingming (Urinary Bladder Point 1)
Point features
Where is it located
BL1 is located at the inner corner of the eye, slightly above the medial canthus, in the depression between the inner portion of the palpebral ligament and the nasal wall.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Benefits the eyes
- Dispels Wind and clears Heat
- Activates the Bladder meridian and unblocks the Qi flow
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Conjunctivitis
- Blurred vision
- Excessive tearing
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL1, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
BL1 is often used in protocols for ophthalmic disorders and is a key opening point in the energetic regulation of the Taiyang Meridian.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
- Complete functions and therapeutic indications
- Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
- Complete pathway of the meridian of Urinary Bladder
- Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
- Associated pathology sheets
- Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin
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