BL-06 (Cheng Guang) Light Guard - Acupuncture point on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point BL-06 (Cheng Guang) Light Guard

Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

Actions:

Eliminates wind and clears heat
Clears the head and benefits the eyes and nose

Indications:

Headache, blurring of vision, nasal obstruction.

Location (CAM):

2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

Location (AMOA):

1.5 cun posterior to Wuchu BL-5, 2.5 cun within the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun lateral to the midline.

Needling Method:

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM