BL63 (Jinmen, “Golden Gate”) is the Xi-cleft point of the Bladder Meridian. BL63 is located on the lateral aspect of the foot, anterior and inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone. It calms the spirit, alleviates pain, and dispels wind.
BL63 is located on the lateral aspect of the foot, anterior and inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
Calms the spirit, alleviates pain, and dispels wind.
Epilepsy, infantile convulsion, low back pain, pain in the external malleolus.
BL63 is the Xi-cleft point of the Bladder meridian, making it highly effective for acute pain conditions along the meridian, such as acute lumbar pain, sciatica, and ankle sprains. As a Xi-cleft point, it also treats blood stagnation and acute conditions of the Bladder Fu, like painful urination. It can calm the spirit in acute anxiety or fright, especially when associated with pain.
BL63 is one of 67 points on the Bladder Meridian. Nearby points:
BL63 is located on the lateral aspect of the foot, anterior and inferior to the external malleolus, in the depression posterior to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal bone.
BL63 calms the spirit, alleviates pain, and dispels wind. Common clinical indications include epilepsy, infantile convulsion, low back pain, pain in the external malleolus.
Perpendicular insertion 0.3-0.5 cun.
BL63 is a point on the Bladder Meridian (Zú Tài Yáng Páng Guāng Jīng).