BL 62 Acupuncture Point

Bladder 62, or Urinary Bladder 62, Abbreviated as BL 62 or UB 62, Transliterated Shenmai in Chinese, Extending Vessel in English.

BL 62 Acupuncture Point Location:

In the depression directly below the external malleolus.

BL 62 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Epilepsy, manic psychosis
  • Insomnia, extroversion of foot
  • Headache, neck rigidity, pain of the lumbar and leg
  • Blepharoptosis

BL 62 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Dispels interior Wind, benefits the eyes and head, relaxes the sinews, treats epilepsy, calms the Shen.

Classification: 

Master Point of the Yang Qiao Vessel (couple with Si 3)

Notes: 

BL 62 is an excellent point for neck and back issues when coupled with Si 3.