Bladder 65, or Urinary Bladder 65, Abbreviated as BL 65 or UB 65, Transliterated Shugu in Chinese, Metatarsal Head in English.
BL 65 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the lateral aspect of the foot, posterior to the 5th metatarsophalangeal joint, at the junction of the red and white skin.
BL 65 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Manic psychosis, headache, neck rigidity
- Pain of the lumbar and leg
- Anal pain
BL 65 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Clears Heat, dispels Wind, relaxes the sinews, activates the meridian, alleviates pain.
Classification:
Shu-Stream point of the Urinary Bladder Meridian
Notes:
Shu-Stream points are where the qi starts to pour down the meridian. They are known to alleviate heaviness and pain in the joints.
