BL 9 Acupuncture Point

Bladder 9, or Urinary Bladder 9, Abbreviated as BL 9 or UB 9, Transliterated Yuzhen in Chinese, Jade Pillow in English.

BL 9 Acupuncture Point Location:

On the posterior aspect of the head, 2.5 cun superior to the posterior hairline, 1.3 cun lateral to the midline, level with the superior border of the external occipital protuberance.

BL 9 Acupuncture Point Indications:

  • Headache and neck pain, blurring of vision
  • Nasal congestion
  • Tinea pedis

BL 9 Acupuncture Point Benefits:

Expels Wind, benefits the nose and eyes, alleviates pain.