BL45 - Yixi (Urinary Bladder Point 45)
Point features
Where is it located
BL45 is located 3 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the sixth thoracic vertebra (T6), in line with BL16 (Du Mai Shu point).
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Regulates chest Qi
- Eliminates stagnation and soothes cough
- Relieves intercostal and dorsal pain
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Intercostal pain
- Chest fullness
- Cough
- Asthma
- Scapular tension and back stiffness
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL45, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Yixi is often included in protocols for respiratory disorders with stagnation, or when Qi is blocked in the chest. It also helps to rebalance the area between the Heart and the Du Mai, promoting a sensation of chest lightness.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
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