Foot Taiyang 1-10 Flashcards
BL1 Ying Ming
Bright Eyes
Bl1 Location
0.1 cun medial and superior to the inner canthus of the eye, close to the medial border of the orbit
BL1 Needling
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.
BL1 Caution
Contraindicated to Moxa.
Careful of the eyeball
BL1 Associations
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)
BL1 Indications
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.
BL1 TCM Actions
Benefits eyes
Expels wind and clears heat
BL1 TCM Patterns
Liver Wind
LV & GB Damp Heat
BL1 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
Dermatome Segment: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
Bl1 Notes
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).
BL1 Nearby Points
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
BL2 Zan Zhu
Bamboo Gathering
BL2 Location
On the medial end of the eyebrow, directly above the inner canthus of the eye (on the supraorbital notch)
BL2 Needling
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
BL2 Caution
No Moxa
BL2 Associations
No hats.
BL2 Indications
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.
BL2 TCM Actions
Eliminates wind and clears heat
Benefits eyes
Clears head and alleviates pain
BL2 TCM Patterns
Liver Wind
Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat
LV & GB Damp Heat
BL2 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Supraorbital nerve, from ophthalamic branch of trigeminal nerve (CN V1)
Dermatome Segment: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
BL2 Notes
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.
BL2 Nearby Points
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
BL3 Mei Chong
Eyebrow Ascension
BL3 Location
Directly superior to Zanzhu UB2, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, between GV24 and UB4
BL3 Needling
Subcutaneous 0.3-0.5 cun
BL3 Caution
No moxa?
BL3 Associations
No hats.
BL3 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms:
Headache - vertex
Manic Depression (agitation of heart)
Allergies
Nasal Polyps/Congestion
Giddiness excessive
Epilepsy
BL3 TCM Actions
Expels wind
Benefits eyes and nose
Clears head, alleviates pain
BL3 TCM Patterns
Liver Wind
Shen Disturbance
Phlegm Misting Heart
BL3 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Supraorbital nerve, from ophthalamic branch of trigeminal (CN V1)
Dermatome Segment: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
BL3 Nearby Points
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
BL4 Qu Cha
Crooked Curve (Deviating Turn)
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
BL4 Needling
Transverse 0.5 - 1 cun (Subcutaneous 0.5 - 0.8 cun says ACATCM)
BL4 Associations
No hats.
BL4 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms:
Headache (Frontal, sinus pain)
Allergies
Vision Problems
Epistaxis
Nasal Polyps
Eye Problems (pain)
Rhinitis
Havener - Harbor Master
BL4 TCM Actions
Expels wind, clears head and alleviates pain
Benefits the eyes and nose
BL4 TCM Patterns
Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat
Liver Wind
BL4 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Supraorbital nerve, from ophthalamic branch of trigeminal (CN V1)
Dermatome Segment: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
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
BL5 Wu Chu
Fifth Place
BL5 Location
0.5 cun behind BL4, 1 cun within the AHL and 1.5 cun lateral to the AML (GV23)
BL5 Needling
Transverse insertion 0.5-1 cun (subq 0.5-0.8 says acatcm)
BL5 Associations
No hats.
Su Wen 59 piercings for clearing heat
BL5 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms:
Manic Depression (Yang Ascension)
Eye Problems - blurry vision
Sinusitis
Headache
Epilepsy
Dizziness (Vertigo)
BL5 TCM Actions
Eliminates wind, descends yang and clears heat
Clears the head and nose
BL5 TCM Patterns
Liver Yang Rising
Liver Fire
Liver Wind
Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat
BL5 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
Dermatome Segment: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
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.
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
UB6 Cheng Guang
Light Guard (Receiving Light)
BL6 Location
2.5 cun within the anterior hairline, 1.5 cun posterior to UB5 and 1.5 cun lateral to AML
BL6 Needling
Transverse insertion 0.5-1 cun (subq 0.3-0.5 acatcm)
BL6 Caution
Contraindicated to moxibustion
BL6 Associations
No hats.
Su Wen 59 piercings for heat
BL6 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms:
Headache
Emesis
Agitation of Heart with vomit
Vision Problems
EPF - Wind-Heat absence sweat
Nasal Obstruction
BL6 TCM Actions
Eliminates wind and clears heat
Clears head and benefits eyes and nose
BL6 TCM Patterns
Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat
Liver Wind
BL6 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
Dermatome Segment: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
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.
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
BL7 Tong Tian
Celestial Connection
BL7 Location
4 cun above the AHL, 1.5 cun posterior to BL6 and 1.5 cun lateral to the AML
BL7 Needling
Transverse 0.5-1 cun (subq 0.3-0.5 cun acatcm)
BL7 Caution
Contraindication to Moxa
BL7 Associations
No hats.
59 Piercings for clearing heat
BL7 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms:
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”
BL7 TCM Actions
Clears Head
Benefits and regulates nose
Expels wind
BL7 TCM Patterns
Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Heat
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.
BL7 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
Dermatome Segment: CN V1 ophthalamic branch of trigeminal
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
BL8 Luo Que
Declining Connection
BL8 Location
5.5 cun posterior to AHL, 1.5 cun posterior to BL7, 1.5 cun lateral to midline
BL8 Needling
Transverse 0.5-1 cun (subq 0.3-0.5 acatcm)
BL8 Associations
No hats.
59 piercings for clearing heat
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
BL8 TCM Actions
Benefits sense organs
Pacifies wind, transforms phlegm, calms spirit
BL8 TCM Patterns
Shen Disturbance
Phlegm Misting Heart
Lung Dampness - Phlegm Heat
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.
BL8 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Greater occipital nerve from C2
Dermatome Segment: C2
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
BL9 Yu Zhen
Jade Pillow
BL9 Location
2.5 cun above the PHL, 1.3 cun lateral to PHL, in a depression level with GV17
BL9 Needling
Transverse insertion 0.5-1cun (subq 0.3-0.5 cun acatcm)
BL9 Associations
N/A
BL9 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms:
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.
BL9 TCM Actions
Expels wind and cold
Alleviates pain
Benefits nose and eyes
BL9 TCM Patterns
Lung Wind Invasion - Wind Cold
Liver Wind
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
BL9 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Greater occipital nerve from C2
Dermatome Segment: C2
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).
BL10 Tian Zhu
Celestial Pillar
BL10 Location
On the lateral aspect of the trapezius muscle, 1.3 cun lateral to GV15
BL10 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5-0.8 cun
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”
BL10 Associations
Window of Heaven point
Sea of Qi Point
(Confluent of BL and KI divergent channels
59 piercings for clearing heat)
BL10 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms:
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.
BL10 TCM Actions
Regulates qi and Pacifies Wind
Benefits head and sensory orifices
Calms spirit
Activates channel and alleviates pain
BL10 TCM Patterns
Liver Wind
Shen Disturbance
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
BL10 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Dorsal rami of C3 - C5
Dermatome Segment: C4
Deeper Structures: Branches from C1 - T1 supplying posterior cervical muscles
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)
Indications: Degenerative diseases of cervical spine
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
