BL3 Eyebrow Rush

Reviewed by · Licensed Acupuncturist & TCM Physician · Last reviewed June 2026

BL3 (Méi Chōng, “Eyebrow Rush”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. BL3 is on the head, 0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline, and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline. It dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the head and eyes.

Location

BL3 is on the head, 0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline, and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

Needling

Subcutaneous insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun. Avoid deep insertion.

TCM functions

Dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the head and eyes.

Indications

Headache, dizziness, blurred vision, nasal obstruction.

Clinical notes

BL3 is an important local point for dispelling wind and clearing heat from the head and eyes, making it effective for frontal headaches, dizziness, and eye pain, especially when associated with external wind-heat. It is often used for conditions like sinusitis and blurred vision. Its location near the eyebrow makes it a key point for local relief of supraorbital pain and eye strain.

On the Bladder channel

BL3 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is BL3 located?

BL3 is on the head, 0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline, and 0.5 cun lateral to the midline.

What is BL3 used for?

BL3 dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the head and eyes. Common clinical indications include headache, dizziness, blurred vision, nasal obstruction.

How is BL3 needled?

Subcutaneous insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun. Avoid deep insertion.

Which meridian is BL3 on?

BL3 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).

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