BL-57 (Cheng Shan) Mountain Support - 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-57 (Cheng Shan) Mountain Support

Acupuncture Points on the Bladder Channel of Foot Tai Yang

Ma Dan-yang Heavenly Star Point

Common and Key Uses:

Distal point for hemorrhoids

Actions:

Relaxes the sinews, activates the channel and alleviates pain
Benefits the calf and heel
Treats hemorrhoids

Indications:

Low back pain, spasm of the gastrocnemius, hemorrhoids, constipation, beriberi.

Location (CAM):

On the posterior midline of the leg, between Weizhong (BL-40) and Kunlun (BL-60), in a pointed depression formed below the gastrocnemius muscle belly when the leg is stretched or the heel is lifted.

Location (AMOA):

On the lower leg, in the depression formed below the bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle when the muscle is flexed, approximately 8 cun distal to Weizhong BL-40, i.e. midway between Weizhong BL-40 and Kunlun BL-60.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion is applicable.

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