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BL1 Ying Ming

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Bright Eyes

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Bl1 Location

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0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, close to the medial border of the orbit

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BL1 Needling

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Have patient close eyes. With the left hand, gently push the eyeball toward the lateral side, with the right hand slowly insert the needle perpendicularly .5 - 1.0 cun along the orbital wall. It is not advisable to rotate or lift and thrust the needle (or only rotate or lift and thrust slightly). To avoid bleeding, press the punctured site momentarily after withdrawing the needle.

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BL1 Caution

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Contraindicated to Moxa.

Careful of the eyeball

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BL1 Associations

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Entry point from SI19

Extra:

Intersection Point of the Urinary Bladder, Small Intestine, Stomach, Yin Qiao & Yang Qiao Channels (some sources list additional channels such as the Gall Bladder, Triple Heater & Governing Vessel)

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BL1 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Glaucoma

Headache (cold, wind)

Eye Problems - all, strain, redness, swelling

Excess or Heat eye problems

Optic Nerve Atrophy

Pain of eye - strain, swelling, itching

Tearing (Excessive Lacrimation)

Internal or External Wind Eye Problems

Cataracts

Main point for all eye disorders especially from wind (internal or external), excess, a/or heat.

Eye pain, strain, redness, swelling, itching, twitching, blurry vision, etc.

Myopia, color blindness, night blindness.

Glaucoma, optic nerve atrophy, cataracts.

Headache, fear of cold.

Infantile convulsions, facial nerve paralysis, pain in eye with lacrimation on exposure to wind in emaciated children with yellow skin and hard distended abdomen.

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BL1 TCM Actions

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Benefits eyes

Expels wind and clears heat

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BL1 TCM Patterns

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Liver Wind

LV & GB Damp Heat

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BL1 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
Dermatome Segment: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal

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Bl1 Notes

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Ling Shu Ch. 5 places this point, described as the “gates of life”, a reference to the eyes, as the end of Taiyang with Zhi Yin Bl-67 as the root. In cases of sudden illness the whole channel is to be examined for surplus and deficiency and the pathology removed.

This point is also indicated in issues with the Second Level of Manifestation of the Soul, or Svadhishthana chakra manifesting in deficiency in ability to make subconscious associations, along with Mingmen Du-4 and Yongquan Kid-1. They represent individuality, ability to see polarity, make separations and move into the world (Yuen, 2005, 3 Spirits & 7 Souls).

When used as part of a Divergent Meridian treatment is paired with the He Sea point, or less commonly with the Yuan Source or Luo Connecting point of the channels (Chace, The Merging of Ways).

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BL1 Nearby Points

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http://steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=Bl-1

UB2 - On the medial end of the eyebrow, directly above the inner canthus of the eye, on the supraorbital notch

EX-HN-3 Yintang - Midway between the medial ends of the eyebrows

EX-HN-4 Yuyao - At the midpoint of the eyebrow in a depression directly above the pupil

EX-HN-5 Taiyang - At the temple, in a depression 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye

GB14 - On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 cun above the midpoint of the eyebrow

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BL2 Zan Zhu

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Bamboo Gathering

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BL2 Location

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On the medial end of the eyebrow, directly above the inner canthus of the eye (on the supraorbital notch)

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BL2 Needling

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Subcutaneous 0.5 - 0.8 cun

Transverse insertion inferiorly toward BL1 for eye diseases,

Transverse lateral insertion to Yuyao for supraorbital pain

Prick to bleed for heat disorders

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BL2 Caution

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No Moxa

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BL2 Associations

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No hats.

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BL2 Indications

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Conditions / Symptoms:

Glaucoma, blurry or weak vision

Allergies - red, itchy, watery eyes

Nosebleed, Neck Pain

Eye Problems/Excessive Lacrimation

Sinus problems

Headache (Frontal, head wind)/Hemorrhoids

Aversion to wind and cold

Local point for sinus congestion a/or headache.

Use in facial massage for headaches with GB 20, ST 8, LI 4, and UB 60.

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BL2 TCM Actions

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Eliminates wind and clears heat

Benefits eyes

Clears head and alleviates pain

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BL2 TCM Patterns

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Liver Wind

Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat

LV & GB Damp Heat

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BL2 Neuroanatomy

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Superficial Innervation: Supraorbital nerve, from ophthalamic branch of trigeminal nerve (CN V1)
Dermatome Segment: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal

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BL2 Notes

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The frontalis trigger point is located 1 cun above this at the level of yangbai GB-14 (Travell & Simons, 1998, Trigger Point Manual)

Ling Shu Ch. 28, On Oral Inquiry, advises to supplement this point to stop sneezing, along with Tonggu Bl-66.

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BL2 Nearby Points

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http://steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=Bl-2

BL1 - 0.1 cun above the inner canthus, close to the medial orbit

EX-HN-3 Yintang - Midway between the medial ends of the eyebrows

EX-HN-4 Yuyao - At the midpoint of the eyebrow in a depression directly above the pupil

EX-HN-5 Taiyang - At the temple, in a depression 1 cun posterior to the midpoint between the lateral end of the eyebrow and the outer canthus of the eye

GB14 - On the forehead directly above the pupil, 1 cun above the midpoint of the eyebrow

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BL3 Mei Chong

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Eyebrow Ascension

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BL3 Location

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Directly superior to Zanzhu UB2, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, between GV24 and UB4

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BL3 Needling
Subcutaneous 0.3-0.5 cun
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BL3 Caution
No moxa?
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BL3 Associations
No hats.
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BL3 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ ## Footnote Headache - vertex Manic Depression (agitation of heart) Allergies Nasal Polyps/Congestion Giddiness excessive Epilepsy
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BL3 TCM Actions
Expels wind Benefits eyes and nose Clears head, alleviates pain
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BL3 TCM Patterns
Liver Wind Shen Disturbance Phlegm Misting Heart
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BL3 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation:_ Supraorbital nerve, from ophthalamic branch of trigeminal (CN V1) _Dermatome Segment_: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
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BL3 Nearby Points
[http://steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=Bl-3](http://steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=Bl-3) GV24 - On the midline, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun anterior to GV23 UB4 - 1.5 cun lateral to GV24. 0.5 cun within the AHL at the junction of the medial 1/3 and lateral 2/3rds distance between GV24 and ST8 GB13 - 0.5 cun within the hairline of the forehead, 3 cun lateral to GV24 (junctino of the medial 1/3 and lateral 2/3 of a line between GV24 and ST8) GB15 - On the head directly above the pupil, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline at the midpoint of a line connecting GV24 and ST8) directly above GV14 ST8 - Directly above ST7, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline at the corner of the forehead, 4.5 cun lateral to the midline of the head (GV24) GB4 - Within the hairline of the temporal region at the junction of the upper 1/4 and lower 3/4 of a line drawn between GB7 and ST8
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BL4 Qu Cha
Crooked Curve (Deviating Turn)
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BL4 Location
0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun lateral to GV24 and 1/3 of the distance from GV 24 to ST8
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BL4 Needling
Transverse 0.5 - 1 cun (Subcutaneous 0.5 - 0.8 cun says ACATCM)
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BL4 Associations
No hats.
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BL4 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ ## Footnote Headache (Frontal, sinus pain) Allergies Vision Problems Epistaxis Nasal Polyps Eye Problems (pain) Rhinitis Havener - Harbor Master
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BL4 TCM Actions
Expels wind, clears head and alleviates pain Benefits the eyes and nose
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BL4 TCM Patterns
Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat Liver Wind
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BL4 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation:_ Supraorbital nerve, from ophthalamic branch of trigeminal (CN V1) _Dermatome Segment:_ CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
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BL4 Nearby Points
GV24 - 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline on the midline UB3 - 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, directly above UB2 (inner canthus of eye) GB15 - Directly above GB14 (above the pupil), 0.5 cun within the AHL, at the midpoint of a line connecting GV24 and ST8
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BL5 Wu Chu
Fifth Place
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BL5 Location
0.5 cun behind BL4, 1 cun within the AHL and 1.5 cun lateral to the AML (GV23)
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BL5 Needling
Transverse insertion 0.5-1 cun (subq 0.5-0.8 says acatcm)
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BL5 Associations
No hats. Su Wen 59 piercings for clearing heat
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BL5 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ Manic Depression (Yang Ascension) Eye Problems - blurry vision Sinusitis Headache Epilepsy Dizziness (Vertigo)
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BL5 TCM Actions
Eliminates wind, descends yang and clears heat Clears the head and nose
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BL5 TCM Patterns
Liver Yang Rising Liver Fire Liver Wind Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat
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BL5 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation:_ CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal _Dermatome Segment:_ CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
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BL5 Notes
The "59 piercings" are named in the Su Wen Ch. 61 and mentioned in Su Wen Ch. 32 for treating Heat diseases. This point along with Chenguang Bl-6, Tongtian Bl-7, Luoque Bl-8 and Yuzhen Bl-9 clear Heat from counterflow in the foot Taiyang Bladder channel. [http://steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=Bl-5](http://steve-woodley.co.uk/?content=pointsearch&point=Bl-5)
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BL5 Nearby Points
GV23 - On the AML 1 cun within the AHL UB4 - 1.5 cun lateral to the AML (GV24) and 0.5 cun within the AHL UB3 - 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline directly above UB2, inner canthus
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UB6 Cheng Guang
Light Guard (Receiving Light)
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BL6 Location
2.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun posterior to UB5 and 1.5 cun lateral to AML
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BL6 Needling
Transverse insertion 0.5-1 cun (subq 0.3-0.5 acatcm)
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BL6 Caution
Contraindicated to moxibustion
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BL6 Associations
No hats. Su Wen 59 piercings for heat
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BL6 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ ## Footnote Headache Emesis Agitation of Heart with vomit Vision Problems EPF - Wind-Heat absence sweat Nasal Obstruction
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BL6 TCM Actions
Eliminates wind and clears heat Clears head and benefits eyes and nose
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BL6 TCM Patterns
Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat Liver Wind
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BL6 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation:_ CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal _Dermatome Segment_: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
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BL6 Notes
The "59 piercings" are named in the Su Wen Ch. 61 and mentioned in Su Wen Ch. 32 for treating Heat diseases. This point along with Wuchu Bl-5, Tongtian Bl-7, Luoque Bl-8 and Yuzhen Bl-9 clear Heat from counterflow in the foot Taiyang Bladder channel.
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BL6 Nearby Points
GV22 - On the AML, 2 cun posterior to AHL (1 cun posterior to GV23) GB16 - 2 cun posterior to AHL, 2.25 cun lateral to AML
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BL7 Tong Tian
Celestial Connection
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BL7 Location
4 cun above the AHL, 1.5 cun posterior to BL6 and 1.5 cun lateral to the AML
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BL7 Needling
Transverse 0.5-1 cun (subq 0.3-0.5 cun acatcm)
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BL7 Caution
Contraindication to Moxa
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BL7 Associations
No hats. 59 Piercings for clearing heat
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BL7 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms: ## Footnote Fainting (Loss of Consciousness) Rhinitis/Nasal Polyps Epistaxis Sinusitis Headache/Hemeralopia Facial Neuralgia/Paralysis Anosmia Mental Health - Mania Indurated cervical adenitis Neck Pain Goiter Problems with introspection? "Interior eye veil"
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BL7 TCM Actions
Clears Head Benefits and regulates nose Expels wind
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BL7 TCM Patterns
Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat
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BL7 Notes
The "59 piercings" are named in the Su Wen Ch. 61 and mentioned in Su Wen Ch. 32 for treating Heat diseases. This point along with Wuchu Bl-5, Chenguang Bl-6, Luoque Bl-8 and Yuzhen Bl-9 clear Heat from counterflow in the foot Taiyang Bladder channel.
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BL7 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation:_ CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal _Dermatome Segment:_ CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
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BL7 Nearby Points
GB17 - 3.5 cun above the AHL, 1.5 cun posterior to GB16, 2.25 cun lateral to the AML GV21 - 3.5 cun above AHL, midway between GV20 and GV22 on the midline
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BL8 Luo Que
Declining Connection
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BL8 Location
5.5 cun posterior to AHL, 1.5 cun posterior to BL7, 1.5 cun lateral to midline
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BL8 Needling
Transverse 0.5-1 cun (subq 0.3-0.5 acatcm)
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BL8 Associations
No hats. 59 piercings for clearing heat
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BL8 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ Manic Depression Abdominal Distention Depression Dizziness Epilepsy Sinus Infection Tinnitus Resolve phlegm and clear wind - nasal congestion, blurry vision, dizziness, tinnitus. Calms the shen - a range of psychological conditions including depression, mania, withdrawal from lack of ability of the shen to rise. Useful for removing obstructions causing Qi flow issues to the head/brain (heavy head, vertex pain, distention
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BL8 TCM Actions
Benefits sense organs Pacifies wind, transforms phlegm, calms spirit
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BL8 TCM Patterns
Shen Disturbance Phlegm Misting Heart Lung Dampness - Phlegm Heat
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BL8 Notes
The "59 piercings" are named in the Su Wen Ch. 61 and mentioned in Su Wen Ch. 32 and Ling Shu Ch. 23 for treating Heat diseases. This point along with Wuchu Bl-5, Chenguang Bl-6, Tongtian Bl-7 and Yuzhen Bl-9 clear Heat from counterflow in the foot Taiyang Bladder channel.
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BL8 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation_: Greater occipital nerve from C2 _Dermatome Segment:_ C2
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BL8 Nearby Points
GB18 - 5 cun above the AHL and 2.25 cun lateral to midline (1.5 cun posterior to GB17) GV20 - 5 cun posterior to AHL
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BL9 Yu Zhen
Jade Pillow
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BL9 Location
2.5 cun above the PHL, 1.3 cun lateral to PHL, in a depression level with GV17
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BL9 Needling
Transverse insertion 0.5-1cun (subq 0.3-0.5 cun acatcm)
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BL9 Associations
N/A
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BL9 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ ## Footnote Eye Problems - bursting eye pain, blurry vision Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson's Disease Headache - occipital Anosmia/ALS Sinus Infection/Sinusitis EPF - Chills and Fever, Wind Cold, common cold Stroke (CVA) Unbalanced temp/sweating Expels wind-cold - nasal congestion, chills and fever, headaches from wind. Unbalanced temperature/sweating - cold sensation in head with sweats, or no sweating in heat disease. Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used to effect the cerebellum (muscle coordination, equilibrium). Useful for stroke recovery, ALS, MS, Parkinson's, etc.
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BL9 TCM Actions
Expels wind and cold Alleviates pain Benefits nose and eyes
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BL9 TCM Patterns
Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Cold Liver Wind
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BL9 Notes
Its name is derived from its location as the upper barrier in alchemical practice (Wang Mu, 2011, Foundations of Internal Alchemy) The "59 piercings" are named in the Su Wen Ch. 61 and mentioned in Su Wen Ch. 32 for treating Heat diseases. This point along with Wuchu Bl-5, Chenguang Bl-6, Tongtian Bl-7 and Luoque Bl-8 clear Heat from counterflow in the foot Taiyang Bladder channel
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BL9 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation_: Greater occipital nerve from C2 _Dermatome Segment_: C2
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BL9 Nearby Points
GV17 - 2.5 cun above PHL on the PML GB18 - On the head and level with the upper border of the external occipital protruberance or GV 17, 2.25 cun lateral to the midline of the head (directly above GB 20, level with GV 17).
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BL10 Tian Zhu
Celestial Pillar
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BL10 Location
On the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to GV15
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BL10 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
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BL10 Caution
Not sure if this is a real caution but ACATCM says "Do not insert needle deeply in a medial-upward direction so as to avoid hitting the medulla oblongata"
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BL10 Associations
Window of Heaven point Sea of Qi Point (Confluent of BL and KI divergent channels 59 piercings for clearing heat)
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BL10 Indications
_Conditions / Symptoms:_ ## Footnote Dizzy (Dizziness) Absence of sweat EPF Neck & Back Pain - stiff Eye Pain/Vision Problems Muscle Cramps/Mental Health Occipital Headache Nasal Congestion Epilepsy For stiffness on one-side of the neck combine with SI 3 on the same side & GB 39 on the opposite side. Clears wind and relieves exterior cold - secondary point to release the exterior in wind-cold conditions, primary is GB 20.
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BL10 TCM Actions
Regulates qi and Pacifies Wind Benefits head and sensory orifices Calms spirit Activates channel and alleviates pain
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BL10 TCM Patterns
Liver Wind Shen Disturbance
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BL10 Notes
Ling Shu Ch. 21, On Cold and Heat Diseases, recommends this point in cases of sudden cramps, epileptic fits, impaired vision and when the feet can no longer support the body. Ling Shu Ch. 23, On Heat Diseases, gives a different list of points for the "59 Piercings" to Su Wen Ch. 61 which includes this point. Ling Shu Ch. 24, On Counterflow Diseases, advises this point treating headache starting from the nape and then hurting in the lower back and spine. It advises using this point and then the rest of the foot Taiyang meridian. Ling Shu Ch. 34, On the Five Disturbances, advises this point and Dazhu Bl-11 to remove disturbing Qi in the head causing counterflow leading to headaches, a heavy head and dizziness with falling down. If this does not work then pierce Shugu Bl-65 and Zutonggu Bl-66 One of 18 tender spots used in dx fibromyalgia
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BL10 Neuroanatomy
_Superficial Innervation_: Dorsal rami of C3 - C5 _Dermatome Segment:_ C4 Deeper Structures: Branches from C1 - T1 supplying posterior cervical muscles
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BL10 Trigger Point
_Muscle_: Posterior cervical: upper semispinalis capitis _Myotome Innervation:_ Greater occipital nerve (C2) _Pain Referral Pattern:_ Across temporal area and forehead, mainly to temple above and lateral to the eye (Travell & Simons, 1998) \nDirectly superior into the occiput and along the midline of the neck (Melzack et al, 1977) I**_ndications_**: Degenerative diseases of cervical spine
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BL10 Nearby Points
GB20 - Below the occiput, approximately midway between Fengfu Du-16 and Wangu GB-12, in the hollow between the origins of the the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles. GV16 - 1 cun above the PHL, directly below the occipital protruberance on the PML GV15 - 0.5 cun above the midpoint of PHL, in a depression below the spinous process of C1 GB12 - In a depression posterior and inferior to the mastoid process

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