BL15 (Xīn Shū, “Heart Shu”) is the Back-Shu of Heart point of the Bladder Meridian. Located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5), at the level of the fifth intercostal space. It nourishes Heart Blood and Yin, calms the spirit, and regulates Heart Qi.
Located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5), at the level of the fifth intercostal space.
Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax.
Nourishes Heart Blood and Yin, calms the spirit, and regulates Heart Qi.
Palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, poor memory, chest pain, epilepsy.
BL15, the Back-Shu point of the Heart, is the most significant point for nourishing Heart Blood and Yin, calming the spirit, and regulating Heart Qi. It is essential for treating a wide range of Heart conditions, including palpitations, insomnia, anxiety, poor memory, and dream-disturbed sleep. It is often paired with HT7 to powerfully calm the Shen and nourish the Heart.
BL15 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
Located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5), at the level of the fifth intercostal space.
BL15 nourishes Heart Blood and Yin, calms the spirit, and regulates Heart Qi. Common clinical indications include palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, poor memory, chest pain, epilepsy.
Puncture obliquely 0.5-0.8 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
BL15 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).