BL5 (Wuchu, “Wuchu”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the head, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline at the level of Shangxing (DU23), which is 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. It expels wind, calms spasms, brightens the eyes, and alleviates pain.
On the head, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline at the level of Shangxing (DU23), which is 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
Transverse (subcutaneous) insertion, 0.3-0.5 cun.
Expels wind, calms spasms, brightens the eyes, and alleviates pain..
Spinal rigidity with arching back, convulsions, epilepsy, headache, dizziness, eye pain, blurred vision, upward-staring eyes, inability to recognize people, sneezing, cold and heat sensations, sweating with no relief..
As a local point on the Bladder channel, Wuchu is primarily used for conditions affecting the head and eyes, such as headache, dizziness, and various visual disturbances. Its classical indication for severe conditions like epilepsy and convulsions (tetanus) highlights its function in calming internal wind and spasms, particularly when the spine is involved.
BL5 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL5 (Wuchu) is located on the head, 1.5 cun lateral to the midline at the level of Shangxing (DU23), which is 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
BL5 expels wind, calms spasms, brightens the eyes, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include spinal rigidity with arching back, convulsions, epilepsy, headache, dizziness, eye pain, blurred vision, upward-staring eyes, inability to recognize people, sneezing, cold and heat sensations, sweating with no relief.
Transverse (subcutaneous) insertion, 0.3-0.5 cun.
BL5 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).