Point features

Where is it located

BL60 is located in a depression between the posterior border of the lateral malleolus and the Achilles tendon.

Functions

• Jing-River and Fire point of the Bladder meridian
• Relieves lumbar, cervical, and occipital pain
• Facilitates labor and stimulates the downward movement of Qi

What is it for

• Acute and chronic low back pain
• Sciatica
• Neck pain
• Headache
• Uterine contractions, delayed labor

📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL60, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

Kunlun, named after the mountain range, is one of the most powerful points for 'unlocking the spinal axis', promoting the opening of the Taiyang meridian. In obstetric TCM, it is used to induce labor (never in early pregnancy).

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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