BL63 - Jinmen (Urinary Bladder Point 63)
Point features
Where is it located
BL63 is located inferior and slightly anterior to BL62, in a depression on the anterosuperior edge of the calcaneus, between the lateral malleolus and the extensor digitorum tendon.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Xi-Cleft point of the Bladder meridian
- Calms the Shen and treats acute conditions
- Relieves lumbar pain, sprains, and spasms
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Acute low back pain
- Sciatica
- Epilepsy
- Sudden attacks
- Ankle sprains
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL63, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Jinmen, 'Golden Gate', is the Xi-Cleft point of the Bladder meridian, ideal for immediate intervention in acute cases: sudden pain, whiplash, spasms, epileptic seizures, or panic and mental agitation.
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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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