Point features

Where is it located

BL55 is located 2 cun below BL40, on the line connecting BL40 and BL57, between the medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius muscle.

Functions

• Regulates the Bladder meridian in the leg
• Relieves pain and relaxes the calf muscles
• Drains Damp-Heat from the lower Jiao

What is it for

• Calf pain
• Muscle tension
• Night cramps
• Leg stiffness
• Urinary disorders with Qi descent

📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL55, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Heyang, 'Yang Hollow', is a rarely used point in classical protocols, but very effective in posterior muscular overload treatments, especially when combined with BL57 for sciatica or night cramps due to stagnation.

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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