BL-65, Shù Gǔ, 束骨, Restraining Bone

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Categories
Shu-Stream • Mother Point
Location
On the lateral side of the foot, in the depression posterior and inferior to the head of the fifth metatarsal bone [36] • Run a finger distally along the lateral side of the foot from BL-64 until it falls into the depression.
Needling
Type: Perpendicular    Depth:  0.3 to 0.5 cun
Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
Caution:
Notes
Energetics 1
Treat head and eye disorders, clear heat, relief pain, reduce swelling.
Energetics 2
Dizziness, occipital headaches, neck stiffness, chills and fever, eye pain and redness, Wind-cold, hemorrhoids,
Energetics 3
Pain along the lumbar, back, and thigh region
Energetics 4
THREADING: SP3 to K1, BL65 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; puncture from SP3 to K1, BL65; indicated for headaches, vertigo, stiff neck, tinnitus, LBP, abdominal distension, tremor, foot neuropathy) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint]
Energetics 5
Energetics 6

 

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. 

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