BL60 (Kunlun, “Kunlun Mountains”) is the Jing-River (Fire) point of the Bladder Meridian. BL60 is located in the depression between the external malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the tip of the external malleolus. It clears heat, alleviates pain, and relaxes the sinews.
BL60 is located in the depression between the external malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the tip of the external malleolus.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: posterior tibial artery and vein.
Clears heat, alleviates pain, and relaxes the sinews.
Headache, neck rigidity, low back pain, sciatica, ankle pain, difficult labor.
BL60 is a powerful Jing-River (Fire) point, renowned for its analgesic effects, particularly for lumbar pain, sciatica, and headaches, especially occipital. As a Jing-River point, it's effective for cough and asthma, and also for joint pain and stiffness along the Bladder meridian. It is often paired with KI3 (Taixi) to strengthen the lower back and treat heel pain.
BL60 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL60 is located in the depression between the external malleolus and the Achilles tendon, level with the tip of the external malleolus.
BL60 clears heat, alleviates pain, and relaxes the sinews. Common clinical indications include headache, neck rigidity, low back pain, sciatica, ankle pain, difficult labor.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. Caution: posterior tibial artery and vein. Caution: ⚠ Pregnancy: avoid — may stimulate uterine contraction (miscarriage / early-labour risk). ⚠ Major vessel/nerve nearby — palpate first; avoid deep insertion (near the tibial artery).
BL60 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).