BL10 - Tianzhu (Urinary Bladder Point 10)

Point features
Where is it located
BL10 is located 1.3 cun laterally from the posterior midline, just below the occiput, in the depression between the trapezius muscle and the superior border of the second cervical vertebra (C2).
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Functions
- Clears the head and opens the sensory orifices
- Calms internal and external Wind
- Tonifies the brain and supports the Shen
What is it for
- Neck stiffness
- Occipital headaches
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL10, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Tianzhu, 'Celestial Pillar', is a key point in TCM for treating cervical disorders and neurological issues, with strong energy connections to the head and spinal cord.
Available on the AcupointsMap app:
- 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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