BL10 (Tiān Zhù, “Celestial Pillar”) is the Window of the Sky point of the Bladder Meridian. Located 1.3 cun lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline, at the level of the lower border of the first cervical vertebra (C1). It dispels wind, clears the head, and benefits the eyes and nose.
Located 1.3 cun lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline, at the level of the lower border of the first cervical vertebra (C1).
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 cun, or obliquely downwards 0.5-1 cun. Caution: Spinal cord is deep to this point.
Dispels wind, clears the head, and benefits the eyes and nose.
Headache, neck rigidity, blurred vision, nasal obstruction, sore throat.
BL10, a Window of the Sky point, is a crucial point for disorders of the head and neck, particularly those involving external wind. It is best known for its ability to clear the head, alleviate headaches (especially occipital), and benefit the eyes and nose. It is also effective for stiff neck and shoulder pain. A classic pairing is with GB20 for various wind-related head symptoms.
BL10 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
Located 1.3 cun lateral to the midpoint of the posterior hairline, at the level of the lower border of the first cervical vertebra (C1).
BL10 dispels wind, clears the head, and benefits the eyes and nose. Common clinical indications include headache, neck rigidity, blurred vision, nasal obstruction, sore throat.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 cun, or obliquely downwards 0.5-1 cun. Caution: Spinal cord is deep to this point. Caution: ⚠ Spinal cord deep to this point: oblique/limited depth; never deep perpendicular at the midline.
BL10 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).