BL36 (Chengfu, “Chengfu means 'Receiving Support'”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the posterior thigh, in the center of the transverse gluteal crease, inferior to the buttock. It strengthens the lumbar region and legs, resolves hemorrhoids, regulates urination and defecation.
On the posterior thigh, in the center of the transverse gluteal crease, inferior to the buttock.
Perpendicular insertion, 1.5 to 2.5 cun. Caution should be exercised to avoid the sciatic nerve, which lies deep and slightly medial to the point.
Strengthens the lumbar region and legs, resolves hemorrhoids, regulates urination and defecation..
Hemorrhoids, chronic hemorrhoids with swelling of the buttocks, difficult defecation, difficult urination, pain from hemorrhoids, axillary swelling, fresh bleeding from hemorrhoids, cold in the uterus/bladder, swelling in the buttock region..
Chengfu is a primary distal point for treating all types of hemorrhoids, especially when characterized by pain, swelling, and bleeding. Its location at the gluteal fold also makes it a key local point for sciatic pain radiating down the posterior leg and for weakness or motor impairment of the lower limb. The classical texts emphasize its role in addressing disorders of the anus and urination, linking the lower orifice to the Bladder channel's pathway.
BL36 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL36 (Chengfu) is located on the posterior thigh, in the center of the transverse gluteal crease, inferior to the buttock.
BL36 strengthens the lumbar region and legs, resolves hemorrhoids, regulates urination and defecation. Common clinical indications include hemorrhoids, chronic hemorrhoids with swelling of the buttocks, difficult defecation, difficult urination, pain from hemorrhoids, axillary swelling, fresh bleeding from hemorrhoids, cold in the uterus/bladder, swelling in the buttock region.
Perpendicular insertion, 1.5 to 2.5 cun. Caution should be exercised to avoid the sciatic nerve, which lies deep and slightly medial to the point.
BL36 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).