BL62 - Shenmai (Urinary Bladder Point 62)
Point features
Where is it located
BL62 is located directly below the lateral malleolus, in a depression between the bone and the peroneus longus tendon, behind the distal end of the fibula.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Opening point of the Yang Qiao Mai
- Treats motor dysfunction, convulsions, and insomnia
- Calms the Shen and regulates right-left balance of the body
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Insomnia with difficulty falling asleep
- Epilepsy
- Spasms
- Hemiparesis
- Ankle pain and lateral body tension
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL62, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Shenmai, 'Extending Vessel', is one of the command points of the whole body. It acts on the Yang Qiao Mai extraordinary meridian, which governs lateral mobility and day/night energetic balance, and is often paired with SI3 (Houxi) to treat insomnia and spinal stiffness.
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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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