BL38 (Fuxi, “Floating Cleft”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the posterior thigh, 1 cun superior to Weizhong (BL40), on the medial side of the biceps femoris tendon. It relaxes the sinews, alleviates pain, and benefits the lumbar region.
On the posterior thigh, 1 cun superior to Weizhong (BL40), on the medial side of the biceps femoris tendon.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 2.0 cun.
Relaxes the sinews, alleviates pain, and benefits the lumbar region..
Numbness of the leg, contraction of the sinews in the popliteal fossa, constipation, cystitis..
Fuxi is a local point on the posterior thigh, primarily used for conditions affecting the leg and popliteal fossa, such as hamstring tightness, sciatica, and knee pain. Its classical indications also suggest a potential, though less common, use for urinary and bowel issues like cystitis and constipation, likely through its connection to the Bladder channel.
BL38 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL38 (Fuxi) is located on the posterior thigh, 1 cun superior to Weizhong (BL40), on the medial side of the biceps femoris tendon.
BL38 relaxes the sinews, alleviates pain, and benefits the lumbar region. Common clinical indications include numbness of the leg, contraction of the sinews in the popliteal fossa, constipation, cystitis.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 2.0 cun.
BL38 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).