BL3 (Méi Chōng, “Méi Chōng”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. It is located directly superior to the medial end of the eyebrow, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, vertically aligned with Zanzhu (BL2) and Jingming (BL1). It based on the classical sources provided, this point is primarily used for facial diagnosis and prognosis rather than for treatment with acupuncture or moxibustion.
Directly superior to the medial end of the eyebrow, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, vertically aligned with Zanzhu (BL2) and Jingming (BL1).
Subcutaneous insertion, 0.3-0.5 cun, typically directed inferiorly along the channel pathway.
Based on the classical sources provided, this point is primarily used for facial diagnosis and prognosis rather than for treatment with acupuncture or moxibustion.
Prognostication of severe illness or impending death based on color changes appearing at this location.
Classically, Meichong was a crucial site for facial diagnosis, with specific colors indicating severe pathological states and predicting the time of death. Its inclusion in the Bladder channel song confirms its identity as a channel point, but the provided excerpts focus entirely on its diagnostic, not therapeutic, significance. Modern use is rare, but it might be included in local treatments for frontal headache or sinus issues.
Classical text; the translation was prepared with AI and is not clinical advice.
《針灸逢源》 Zhēnjiǔ Féngyuán — Sources of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Li Xuechuan, 1815 · 卷四 · 經穴考正 · 足太陽膀胱經穴考 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
眉沖 在直眉頭上神庭曲差之間。 髮際微動脈是穴（針三分禁灸○類經無此穴）治頭痛鼻塞According to this text, BL3 lies directly above the inner end of the eyebrow, between Shenting and Qucha, where a faint pulse is felt at the hairline; needle 3 fen, moxa forbidden. It notes the point is absent from the Leijing and records use for headache and nasal congestion.
《備急千金要方》 Bèijí Qiānjīn Yàofāng — Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold for Emergencies, c. 650 · 第二十八 · Source: Wikisource ↗
寸口脈緊，苦頭痛，是傷寒，宜服麻黃湯發汗，針眉沖、顳The text records that when the cunkou pulse is tight with severe headache, it is cold damage; Mahuang decoction should be taken to induce sweating, and BL3 and the temple (nie) area needled.
BL3 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL3 (Méi Chōng) is located directly superior to the medial end of the eyebrow, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, vertically aligned with Zanzhu (BL2) and Jingming (BL1).
BL3 based on the classical sources provided, this point is primarily used for facial diagnosis and prognosis rather than for treatment with acupuncture or moxibustion. Common clinical indications include prognostication of severe illness or impending death based on color changes appearing at this location.
Subcutaneous insertion, 0.3-0.5 cun, typically directed inferiorly along the channel pathway. Caution: The Qian Jin Yi Fang uses this point as a diagnostic landmark for grave prognoses. For example, a red color descending from this point into the eye was considered a sign of impending death within five days. A black color appearing on the eyebrows was also a fatal sign.
BL3 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).