BL6 (Chengguang, “Receiving Light”) is an acupuncture point on the Bladder Meridian. It is located on the head, 1.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 2.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. It dispels wind, clears heat, and brightens the eyes.
On the head, 1.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 2.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
Transverse insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
Dispels wind, clears heat, and brightens the eyes.
Headache, blurred vision, nasal obstruction.
BL6 is an important point for dispelling wind, clearing heat, and brightening the eyes, making it highly effective for various eye conditions and headaches. It is commonly used for blurred vision, eye pain, redness, and lacrimation, especially when associated with external wind-heat. It also addresses frontal headaches and dizziness, often paired with BL5 for comprehensive eye treatment.
BL6 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL6 (Chengguang) is located on the head, 1.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, 2.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
BL6 dispels wind, clears heat, and brightens the eyes. Common clinical indications include headache, blurred vision, nasal obstruction.
Transverse insertion 0.5-1.0 cun.
BL6 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).