BL-02, Zǎn Zhú, 攒竹, Gathered Bamboo
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| Categories |
| Location |
| Superior to the inner canthus, in a depression on the eyebrow, close to its medial end. |
| Needling |
| Type: Transverse, Oblique Depth: Prick to bleed |
| Description: Transverse-oblique insertion inferiorly towards Jīngmíng BL-1 for eye diseases; ii. Transverse lateral insertion to join with M-HN-6 for supraorbital pain; iii. Prick to bleed for heat disorders. (No Moxa) |
| Caution: Contraindicated to moxibustion. |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Local: headache, pain along the eyebrow, sinus headache, eye’s problems |
| Energetics 2 |
| Acupuncture anesthesia (eye or internal organ surgery), acute lumbar sprain, hiccups |
| Energetics 3 |
| THREADING: BL2 to Yuyao (Patient supine or sitting on chair; pinch skin over Bl2 and threading to Yuyao; indicated for eye disorders, headaches, vertigo, and eye lid spasm) • BL2 to Yintang (Patient supine and sitting on chair; pinch the skin over Bl 2, threading direction to opposite Bl2 through Yintang; indicate for headaches, vertigo, watery eye, nasal congestion)[Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint. Personal Communications] |
| Energetics 4 |
| 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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