BL-57, Chéng Shān, 承山, Support the Mountain
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| Categories |
| Heavenly Star Point • Empirical - hemorrhoids |
| Location |
| In the depression below the bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle. 8 cun distal to BL-40 or midway between BL-40 and BL-60. Run finger upwards from the Achilles tendon along the midline until it falls into the depression between the two origins of the gastrocnemius muscle; Press patient's foot against your hand. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally or distally, 1 to 1.5 cun.[36] |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain. Benefits the calf and heel. Treats haemorrhoids.[36] |
| Energetics 2 |
| HEMORRHOIDS, bleeding haemorrhoids, swollen and painful haemorrhoids, constipation, prolapse of the rectum. Pain and stiffness of the lumbar region, SCIATICA, difficulty sitting and standing, inability to stand for long, cramps, pain and contraction of the sinews, leg qi with swollen knee, heavy legs, flaccidity and weakness of the leg, pain of the heel, heat sensation in the soles with inability to stand for long. Shivering, malaria, sudden turmoil disorder, nosebleed, sore throat, heat in the head.[36] |
| Energetics 3 |
| THREADING: ST40 to BL57 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; puncture obliquely at 45 degree angle; indicated for asthma, abdominal distension, LBP, constipation, hemorrhoids) • BL57 to BL56 (Patient prone; puncture horizontally; indicated for lower back pain, calf spasm) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.