BL39 - Weiyang (Urinary Bladder Point 39)
Point features
Where is it located
BL39 is located on the back of the knee, in the popliteal fossa, on the lateral side of the biceps femoris tendon, next to BL40.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Lower He-Sea point of the San Jiao
- Regulates urination and promotes fluid metabolism
- Relieves pain and relaxes the knee tendons
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Urination difficulties
- Edema
- Low back pain with posterior radiation
- Pain and stiffness of the knee
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL39, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Weiyang is strategically important for regulating the San Jiao (Triple Burner), especially in cases of fluid retention and metabolic blockages in the Lower Jiao. It is also used in protocols for kidney deficiency and swelling.
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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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