BL67 - Zhiyin (Urinary Bladder Point 67)
Point features
Where is it located
BL67 is located at the lateral corner of the nail of the fifth toe, 0.1 cun from the nail base on the lateral side.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Jing-Well and Metal point of the Bladder meridian
- Restores Qi balance and stimulates downward movement
- Facilitates labor and turns the fetus in breech position
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Breech presentation in the third trimester
- Delayed labor
- Inefficient contractions
- Fullness-type headaches
- Obstruction of sensory orifices
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with BL67, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
Zhiyin, 'Extreme Yin', is the last point of the Bladder meridian and is renowned in TCM obstetrics, especially via moxibustion. It is commonly used between weeks 33 and 36 to help turn breech babies, and for Yang-excess headaches in the upper body.
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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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