BL58 Soaring Upwards

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

BL58 (Feiyang, “Soaring Upwards”) is the Luo-connecting point of the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the posterior leg, 7 cun superior to BL60 (Kunlun), on the line connecting BL60 and BL57 (Chengshan). It dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the lumbar spine.

Location

On the posterior leg, 7 cun superior to BL60 (Kunlun), on the line connecting BL60 and BL57 (Chengshan).

Needling

Perpendicular insertion 1.0-1.5 cun.

TCM functions

Dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the lumbar spine.

Indications

Headache, vertigo, blurred vision, epistaxis, low back pain, leg pain.

Luo-connecting

Clinical notes

As the Luo-connecting point of the Bladder meridian, BL58 connects to the Kidney meridian, allowing it to treat both meridians and their associated organs. It is renowned for dispelling wind, clearing heat, and benefiting the lumbar spine, making it effective for sciatica, lower back pain, and leg pain. It is also used for headaches and nasal obstruction, often paired with KI4 to treat imbalances between the Bladder and Kidney.

On the Bladder channel

BL58 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is BL58 located?

BL58 (Feiyang) is located on the posterior leg, 7 cun superior to BL60 (Kunlun), on the line connecting BL60 and BL57 (Chengshan).

What is BL58 used for?

BL58 dispels wind, clears heat, and benefits the lumbar spine. Common clinical indications include headache, vertigo, blurred vision, epistaxis, low back pain, leg pain.

How is BL58 needled?

Perpendicular insertion 1.0-1.5 cun.

Which meridian is BL58 on?

BL58 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).

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