BL-56 Support the Sinews CHENGJIN - Acupuncture Points
Location
[BL-56 Support the Sinews CHENGJIN - Acupuncture Points] 5 cun inferior to the midpoint of the popliteal crease, between the two bellies of the gastrocnemius muscle.
How to find
Locate the popliteal crease by flexing the knee. In slim patients,
palpate for the joint space. BL-56 is located 5 cun distal to the
popliteal crease, in a depression between the two bellies of the
gastrocnemius muscle.
BL-56 Support the Sinews CHENGJIN -2
Needling
Vertically or obliquely 1–1.5 cun
Actions/Indications
● Relaxes the muscles and tendons
● Opens the channel
● Eliminates haemorrhoids
Category: Acupuncture Points
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